Course Overview
Welcome to OPF106: Safety, Ethics, and Responsibilities! This course covers essential safety protocols, ethical guidelines, and professional responsibilities for facilitators. You will explore how to manage personal biases, understand legal frameworks, uphold ethical boundaries, and ensure client safety. Through practical activities and case studies, you will learn how to navigate complex ethical and safety issues that may arise in practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify and manage personal biases and motives in facilitation.
Understand and apply the Oregon Services Act and related regulations.
Adhere to the Facilitator Code of Ethics and other professional standards.
Address ethical considerations related to equity, privilege, and client vulnerability.
Implement appropriate boundaries, including physical contact and emotional relationships.
Maintain accurate records and uphold client confidentiality.
Apply risk mitigation strategies, including harm reduction and conflict resolution.
Identify professional development resources for ongoing growth in facilitation.
Course Schedule
| Module | Topic | Self-Study | Live Session | Assignment Due Date |
|---|
| 1 | Personal bias and facilitator motives | 1 hr | Feb 10, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Bias Reflection |
| 2 | Oregon Services Act and facilitator scope of practice | 1 hr | Feb 10, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Compliance Quiz |
| 3 | Ethical issues and the Facilitator Code of Ethics | 1 hr | Feb 12, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Ethics Case Study |
| 4 | Boundaries, equity, and client vulnerability | 1 hr | Feb 12, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Ethics Case Study |
| 5 | Record keeping and confidentiality | 1 hr | Feb 13, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Safety Protocol |
| 6 | Professional development and new research
| 1 hr | Feb 13, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Risk Plan |
| 7 | Risk mitigation, harm reduction, and conflict resolution | 1 hr | Feb 13, 6 PM - 8 PM | Feb 16: Research Plan |
Assignments Overview
Facilitator Bias Reflection
Reflect on your personal biases and motives in facilitation.
Due: Feb 16, 2025
Pricing Structure
Create a sustainable and transparent pricing model for your facilitation practice.
Due: Feb 16, 2025
Social Media Templates
Demonstrate understanding of the Oregon Services Act and related regulations.
Due: Feb 16, 2025
Safety Protocol Submission
Develop a comprehensive safety protocol for sessions.
Due: Feb 16, 20245
Risk Mitigation Plan
Outline strategies for harm reduction, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.
Due: Feb 16, 2025
Course Expectations
Participation: Attend all live sessions (Feb 10, 12, 13), complete self-study modules, and actively participate in discussions.
Assignments: Submit all assignments by Feb 16, 2025.
Engagement: Maintain respectful communication and uphold ethical standards.
Technical Requirements: Access to the internet.
