OVERVIEW

2021 Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Virtual Annual Conference is organized by Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) and will be held from Jun 09 - 11, 2021.

Target Audience:
Oncology social workers and other social workers who work with cancer patients and their families.

Accreditation:
Maximum CE available for Live Virtual Sessions: 14.5 CE

Description:
The AOSW Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for oncology social workers to gather information, share knowledge, support and guide each other. The presentations and educational sessions offered reflect important issues facing oncology social workers, and reiterate the valuable lessons previously shared. We delve deep into the challenges confronting us and spotlight the exceptional and exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

Educational Levels of Presentations:
Introductory level presentations include an introduction to content area in oncology social work practice. These sessions may include providing information about a particular condition, treatment method, or issue related to oncology social work. Beginner level presentations are appropriate for all, but with specific applicability to BSWs, new MSW graduates or those new to the practice of oncology social work.

Intermediate level presentations include sessions which build on knowledge that practitioners with some experience already have. These sessions focus on skill-building or adding knowledge; possibly with a brief overview of basic information. These sessions are appropriate for mid-career level practitioners as well as more advanced practitioners interested in exposure to new skill sets and research.

Advanced level presentations include sessions which address content for advanced level practitioners who have been working in oncology social work for some time and have a clear understanding of a wide range of concepts, practice, research and administrative issues that impact practice. Covers complexities involved in oncology social work and intervention to address them and influence change.

Course Designations:
• Cultural Competency
• Ethics
• Clinical

Ethics Sessions Available
• S102: Brain Death: A Family Affair - Creating Policy that Supports Families and Staff During a Difficult Time - Wednesday, 6/9/2021; 1:15 - 2:15pm
• P103: Defining Self-disclosure of Personal Cancer Coping Experience in Oncology Social Workers’ Helping Relationships: When Cancer Hits Home - Wednesday, 6/9/2021; 1:15 - 2:15pm
• LI 101: When a Member of the Healthcare Team Becomes a Patient: Navigating the Complexity of Dual Relationships in Cancer Care - Wednesday, 6/9/2021; 3:45 - 5:15pm ET

Cultural Competency Sessions Available
• P102 & P202: Bringing Sex Into the Conversation: Understanding and Overcoming our Own Biases of Differing Sexual Behaviors - Thursday, 6/10/2021; 11:30 am - 1:00pm & 1:30 - 3:00pm ET
• P201: A Vision for Working with Chinese-speaking Cancer Patients: Strategies for Program Development and Clinical Work - Thursday, 6/10/2021; 4:45 - 5:45pm ET
• P301: COVID-19 Disparities: The Ongoing Battle for Health Equity - Friday, 6/11/2021; 1:00 - 2:00pm ET
• P401: The Role of Diversity Training on Healthcare Professionals' Understanding of Diversity - Friday, 6/11/2021; 2:15 - 3:15pm ET

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.