Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification Course (6 CE)

Course Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Certification

CE Hours: 6

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, and counselors

Course Level: Introductory

Course By:  Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTMH, and Lecturer, Indiana University School of Social Work

Content Created and Reviewed By: Jessica Patterson, LISW, DSW, CEU Creations Educational Manager

Course Format: Live online, interactive

Bio of Presenter: Christian Deck, MSW, LCSW, CTMH, Lecturer, Indiana University School of Social Work 

Christian is a senior lecturer at the Indiana University School of Social Work and co-owner of VibeWell Connect, a telehealth company. He teaches and researchers in the areas of telebehavioral health practice, distance education, and the use of Al in social work practice and education. He utilizes e-simulations designed to enhance student clinical practice skills in a virtual setting. He is interested in enhancing e-social work distance education through program development and technology design, as well as utilizing technology-based interventions within clinical social work.

Course Description:

This training is designed to help social workers, counselors, and psychologists build a practical, ethically grounded understanding of artificial intelligence in clinical and helping settings. The course introduces key AI concepts and commonly used tools, while examining how these technologies are increasingly shaping professional tasks such as writing, assessment support, and clinical documentation.

Participants will explore both the promise and the limitations of AI, including potential benefits, challenges, risks, and ethical concerns. The training emphasizes the importance of applying professional ethical frameworks, sound clinical judgment, and best practices when considering AI use in practice. It also addresses the growing issue of AI-related distress and the ways emerging technologies may affect client well-being, therapeutic relationships, and professional decision-making.

Throughout the training, attendees will be encouraged to move beyond fear or overreliance and toward thoughtful, responsible integration of AI. The central focus remains on protecting clients, maintaining professional integrity, and ensuring that human judgment stays at the core of ethical and effective practice.

Objectives:

1. Examine key AI concepts and common tools in the helping professions.
2. Recognize benefits, challenges, and ethical concerns surrounding AI.
3. Identify how AI is reshaping helping roles, including writing, assessment, and clinical documentation.
4. Apply ethical frameworks, best practices, and clinical strategies when working with AI in practice.
5. Recognize the ethical and clinical implications of AI-related distress and its impact on client well-being.
6. Explore ways to thoughtfully integrate AI into practice while prioritizing client well-being and maintaining the centrality of human judgment.

Agenda:

5:45 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. Log in and Networking
6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. From Caution to Confidence, part 1
9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Midway Reset
9:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. From Caution to Confidence, part 2

Social Workers completing this course receive 12 Ethics continuing education credits.

Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0112.

Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Counselors as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed counselors #MHC-0165.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17161 for 12 contact hours.

CE Certificate: After successfully completing all the requirements of the course, you will be able to access your CE certificate in your online student account. 

System Requirements:

Internet: broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
Supported browsers:

Windows: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
macOS: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
Linux: Firefox 27+. Chrome 30+

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