Advanced Field Practicum and Professional Ethics

This capstone course integrates all previous learning through a supervised, intensive field placement in a clinical setting such as a hospital, mental health clinic, or specialized NGO, alongside a seminar on advanced ethical dilemmas. Students provide direct clinical services, engage in supervision, and navigate complex issues of confidentiality, boundaries, and dual relationships specific to the Zambian context. The seminar prepares students for licensure with the Zambia Institute of Social Work. 25schools supports this transition to professional practice with supervision session guides, ethical decision-making models for local scenarios, and portfolio development tools, ensuring final-year students are exam-ready and ethically grounded for entry into Zambia's professional workforce as competent, reflective Clinical Social Workers.