Ethical Considerations for Peer Workers, CRSWs and Their Supervisors



Date & Location
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Front Conference Room at Colburn Hill, 444 Mount Support Road, Entrance E, Lebanon, NH

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (3.00 hours), ASWB Social Work Credit(s) (3.00 hours), CME-Designated Participation Credit (3.00 hours)

Overview
Join us for a training on ethical considerations for engaging a peer-to-peer and/or recovery-oriented workforce. This training was developed to examine key considerations that arise as a peer worker and around working as a supervisor of peer-to-peer or a recovery support workforce. We will discuss the unique aspects and ethical dilemmas of the peer worker role. The vital role of supervision will also be explored.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  1. State two supervision strategies or considerations when working with individuals who work in peer or recovery support-oriented roles.
  2. Discuss best practices when supporting individuals in peer or recovery support-oriented roles.
  3. Describe challenges associated with potential conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas, including at least two strategies to effectively navigate these challenges.

Registration

Registration is online only. There is no registration fee, but advance registration is required for planning purposes.

The registration deadline is 5 days prior to the activity date. For registration questions, please call (603) 653-1234 or email clpd.support@hitchcock.org.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

American Medical Association (AMA)
Dartmouth Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Dartmouth Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.00 ANCC contact hours. 

Social Workers (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Dartmouth Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 3.00 general continuing education credits.

All other learners may claim CME-designated participation credit. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of CME-designated participation credit for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education.

Receiving Credit
The following steps must be completed in order to receive credit for this event:

  • Register for the event online

  • Attend the event or session(s)  

  • Complete the online evaluation (located under My Account in the top menu) - Must be submitted within 30 days after the activity

For questions or technical support, please email clpd.support@hitchcock.org or call (603) 653-1234.

Social Worker Account Setup
If you wish to apply for ASWB credit, you will need to enter your license number in your CE Profile by following these steps:

  • Log in to Dartmouth Health's CE portal

  • From the My Account Menu, select Profile

  • Ensure your degree and profession are accurately reflected

  • Enter the state license type, License #, and Expiration date

  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Submit