ODL 325: Bridging Divides: Mastering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Helping Professions

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 Cultural Competency CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 CE Contact Hours

Created on: 2/21/25

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups: 

8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your professional practice through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This dynamic training is tailored for social workers, nurses, case managers, and counselors seeking to elevate their DEI competence. Dive deep into inclusive communication, ethical decision-making, and self-reflection, all within a DEI framework. Through interactive polls, guided discussions, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical skills and insights to create more inclusive, equitable, and effective care environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of DEI practices and make a lasting impact in your field!

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

1. Develop proficiency in using inclusive language and communication techniques to foster a more welcoming and respectful professional environment.
2. Integrate DEI principles into professional practice to better serve diverse populations and their unique needs.
3. Navigate complex ethical dilemmas in diverse contexts using culturally sensitive decision-making frameworks.
4. Engage in meaningful self-reflection to identify personal biases and create actionable plans for continuous growth in DEI competence.
5. Apply newly acquired DEI knowledge and skills to enhance professional practice and improve outcomes for clients from all backgrounds.

Presenter:

Monique Allen, LCSW

Monique Allen is a seasoned, licensed social worker with experience providing comprehensive behavioral, mental health, and academic services in diverse roles and settings. Monique’s social work journey began with working in the foster care system and evolved to encompass inpatient acute care, inpatient mental health, adjunct teaching and presently working in quality and compliance for Humana Military TRICARE East.

Monique holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Montevallo and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Foundational Social Work Supervisor in the state of Georgia.