Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Ethics Training
Thursday, March 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Ethics
Learning Objectives:
- Describe differences between values, morals, and ethics from a rural practice perspective.
- List at least 3 common ethical issues identified in rural social service practice that challenges service delivery.
- Identify 3 rural practice considerations that complicate rural practice from an ethical perspective.
- Demonstrate two or more ways to address common ethical dilemmas to rural practice
Meet Your Presenter:
Paul Mackie, PhD, LISW
Dr. Paul Mackie is Professor of Social Work and Associate Director at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Economics from Northern Michigan University, an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, and his PhD from the University of Denver. Dr. Mackie's research and scholarship focus on rural workforce development, rural ethics, and community development.
Not able to attend March 5th?
Register for the recorded session and a link to view the recorded session will be emailed to you after the March 5th training.
Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series Information:
This training is part of a three-session Rural-Informed Behavioral Health Series. To attend all three sessions, register here.
Registration Questions: Email workforce@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-1094
Training Questions: Email elizabeth.harstad.3@mnsu.edu
Center for Workforce Professional Education
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