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Social Work — Code of Ethics & RA 4373

Social Worker board reviewer: professional ethics and the social work law.

Reviewer for the Code of Ethics for Registered Social Workers and RA 4373.

1

The Social Work Law (RA 4373)

RA 4373 (1965) regulates the practice of social work and requires a degree and licensure (the RSW) to practice.

2

Core Values & Ethics

Core values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

💡 Exam Hack

Confidentiality and client self-determination are central ethical duties — but confidentiality yields when there is risk of serious harm.

3

Professional Conduct

RSWs maintain competence, avoid conflicts of interest, respect colleagues, and uphold the dignity of the profession.

4

Self-Determination

⚠️ Common Mistake

Respect the client’s right to make their own choices — even ones the worker disagrees with — unless others are endangered.

📌 Quick Recap — Master These

Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:

  • The Social Work Law (RA 4373)
  • Core Values & Ethics
  • Professional Conduct
  • Self-Determination

Re-read any section above where you hesitate, then explain it aloud in your own words — if you can teach it simply, you understand it. Focus your final review on the tables, formulas, and the common-mistake warnings, since those are where most points are won or lost.