AASW Webinar Recording | Responsible AI Uses for Social Workers - AI Scribes and Beyond

Capability Levels: Emerging; Evolving; Established; Expert

AI is becoming part of everyday practice, yet many social workers are unsure how to use it in ways that align with social work values. While AI can significantly reduce paperwork, practitioners need to understand how to use it ethically, safely and to support individualised client work.

Building these skills helps social workers stay informed, think critically and use AI responsibly. This webinar introduces AI, context and how it is helpful. It goes into prompting, AI scribes, key risks, and a range of helpful uses.

Who should register?

This foundational webinar is suitable for social workers at all levels of experience, including students, early career and experienced clinicians. No prior knowledge of AI is necessary and only basic computer skills are required. Anyone wanting a practical, ethical and accessible introduction to using AI in social work will benefit. Participants will not need to have their own AI accounts or tools, as the webinar will be demonstration-based.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core functions, benefits and limitations of AI tools and AI scribes in social work practice.
• Understand how to create effective prompts and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Analyse ethical, responsible and practice considerations when using AI for administration or direct client work.
• Reflect on when and how AI should be used (and not!) with a focus on best practice.

Testimonials

• "David is an extremely engaging and knowledgeable presenter who shares his expertise through practical application. The content in the course is excellent for any social worker who is interested in the ethical use of AI within social work and human services; and the future of our profession."
• "Well presented and very informative I learnt so much about Ai use and the ethics around its use."
• "It has expanded my understanding on how AI can be used in clinic settings."