Abstract
The global COVID-19 pandemic has touched every aspect of human life. It has exacerbated how students continue to learn during a global health crisis. Specifically, training students to address mental health challenges (i.e., suicide assessments) during and post-COVID-19 is of the utmost importance. Previous research shows higher education institutions' responses to adjusting to previous world health crises, yet little is known about social work programs pivoting to technology-based training to educate BSW and MSW students to continue serving vulnerable populations in their field practicum during COVID-19. In this study, using the competencies attainment survey, the researchers at an east coast institution explored the confidence levels of social work students' technology-based training on suicide risk assessments and comfort with using artificial intelligence technology. The results showed a statistically significant increase in students’ reports of increased self-confidence in their skills to conduct suicide risk assessments and self-confidence in the use of technology. The discussion includes implications for social work education.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Warren L. Jr; Bousseau, Aswood; Capece, Jesse; and Nimmagadda, Jayashree
(2023)
"Technology-Based Training with Social Work Students to Enhance Suicide Risk Assessment Skills During COVID-19,"
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice: Vol. 9:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol9/iss2/1
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Educational Technology Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Social Work Commons
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