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Healthcare Social Worker Training

Learn what healthcare social workers do and how they do it: a semi-in-depth, practical course covering the role, vocabulary, common procedures, safety and career launch.

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What you’ll learn in Healthcare Social Worker training

A practical, general introduction to the healthcare social worker job: what the role involves, 15+ key terms, how to perform common tasks such as plan a safe discharge and lead a family meeting, safety essentials and how to launch your career. Online, self-paced, about 12 hours, $109.99.

  • Tuition
    $109.99
    Volume pricing from 2 seats
  • Length
    12 hours
    10 modules
  • Format
    Online
    Self-paced, any device
  • Access
    12 months
    LMS access
  • Level
    Beginner
    To intermediate
  • You receive
    Certificate
    Of completion

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Explain what a healthcare social worker does day to day, where they work and how the role fits into the team
  • Use 15+ essential healthcare social worker terms correctly
  • Walk through plan a safe discharge, lead a family meeting, and help complete an advance directive step by step
  • Identify the tools, equipment and technology used on the job
  • Apply core safety, compliance and professional standards
  • Map your path into the field, including credentials such as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Course syllabus

10 modules, about 12 hours in total.

MODULE 01Introduction to the Healthcare Social Worker Role1 hr
  • What healthcare social workers do and why the role matters
  • Where they work: settings, employers and teams
  • Pay, job outlook and the career ladder
  • Professional and ethical expectations
MODULE 02A Day on the Job45 min
  • A realistic shift, start to finish
  • Schedules, shifts and workload
  • Working with supervisors, coworkers and customers
  • The best and hardest parts of the job
MODULE 03Essential Healthcare Social Worker Vocabulary1 hr 10 min
  • Key term: Discharge planning
  • Key term: Psychosocial assessment
  • Key term: Advance directive
  • Key term: Health care proxy
  • Key term: Palliative care
  • Plus 10 more terms with practice drills
MODULE 04Core Duties and Responsibilities1 hr 10 min
  • Assess patient and family needs
  • Plan hospital discharges
  • Arrange home care and placements
  • Counsel patients and families
  • Help with advance directives
MODULE 05Common Tasks, Step by Step2 hr 40 min
  • How to plan a safe discharge
  • How to lead a family meeting
  • How to help complete an advance directive
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them
MODULE 06Tools, Equipment and Technology1 hr
  • Electronic health records
  • Discharge planning software
  • Resource directories
  • Assessment tools
  • Phones and fax
MODULE 07Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards1 hr 25 min
  • Follow infection control in hospitals
  • Use de-escalation with distressed families
  • Protect patient privacy under HIPAA
  • Use supervision and self-care
MODULE 08Skills Employers Look For1 hr
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Discharge planning
  • Crisis counseling
  • Empathy
  • Communication
MODULE 09Launching Your Healthcare Social Worker Career1 hr
  • Education and training pathways
  • Credential overview: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Credential overview: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Your first 90 days on the job
MODULE 10Final Knowledge Check1 hr
  • Comprehensive practice exam with explanations
  • Certificate of completion on passing

Who this training is for

  • Students: find out what the healthcare social worker job is really like before choosing a program or major.
  • Career changers: test-drive the field and build vocabulary and confidence before investing in formal training.
  • New hires and employers: shorten ramp-up time with a consistent foundation for every new healthcare social worker.

Pricing

$109.99 per learner. Buying for a team? Volume pricing applies automatically from 2 learners.

SeatsDiscount
2 to 101% off
11 to 202% off
21 to 503% off
51 to 1005% off
101 to 2507% off
251 to 5008% off
501 to 1,00010% off

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Why train for this career

Healthcare social workers help patients and families understand diagnoses, cope with illness and arrange services such as home care, rehab and financial assistance. BLS reports a median wage of $67,880 (May 2025) and about 16,900 openings per year. Read the full healthcare social worker career profile or see salary details.

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Healthcare Social Worker training FAQ
How long is the Healthcare Social Worker training?
About 12 hours, online, self-paced. You get 12 months of LMS access, so you can learn around work or school.
How much does the Healthcare Social Worker training cost?
$109.99 per learner. Volume pricing applies automatically from 2 learners, up to 10% off for large groups.
Is the course online?
Yes. The course runs on our online learning platform (LMS). After you enroll, we email your login details.
Will this course make me a licensed or certified healthcare social worker?
No. This is a general career-preparation course. It does not by itself grant a state license, national certification or academic credit. States license social workers; most healthcare roles require at least an LMSW, and clinical roles require an LCSW. It is designed to help you understand the job and prepare for the formal training, exams and interviews that follow.
Who is this course for?
Students exploring careers, adults changing careers, new hires who want a faster ramp-up, and employers onboarding healthcare social workers.
How do I enroll?
Use the enrollment form on this page. It opens a pre-filled email to our team, and we reply with your payment link or invoice and your LMS access. You can also call 1-866-429-6742.
Do you offer group or employer pricing?
Volume pricing from 2 seats. Choose “My team or employees” on the form or visit our employer training page.
What do I receive when I finish?
Certificate of completion from Career Education Institute after you pass the final knowledge check.


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