Summary: There’s so much to remember when writing a report, how do we keep track? Different settings may have different requirements: schools, treatment programs, community agencies, hospitals, private practice; this webinar will provide you with an overview of relevant legislation and privacy requirements that will support you to improve your report writing! What type of information and how much of it to include, how to write using objective, strength-based language, and various case note and reporting formats will be explored. If you want to refresh your writing skills or pick up some new tips, this webinar is for you.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Review the legal requirements of documentation and record keeping

2. Explore professional and ethical standards related to writing

3. Compile a list of best practices to support clinical writing

4. Identify your own strengths and potential areas of improvement related to report writing

5. Examine various types of writing common to child and youth care practice

Domain of Practice: Professionalism

Level: Novice/Intermediate

Presenter Bio:

Paola is a proud member of the OACYC and has worked in the field of child and youth care for almost 20 years with experience working with young people and families in school, residential, community, mental health, and hospital settings. She is currently a full-time faculty in the CYC program at Centennial College and working in private practice.

Paola is a graduate of the Child and Youth Work Program Humber College. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto.

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