Understanding Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a significant issue in the U.S. and worldwide. Human trafficking victims are often concealed by their traffickers; however, studies show that many victims interact with healthcare professionals while they are being victimized. This places healthcare professionals in a unique position to recognize the signs and risk factors of human trafficking and take steps if they suspect a person may be a victim of human trafficking.

The goal of this course is to provide healthcare staff with critical steps to recognize and respond to human trafficking.

Target Audience

The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Dietitians; Emergency Medical Personnel; Introductory level Occupational Therapists; Nurses; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; Physician Assistants; Physicians; Psychologists; Respiratory Therapists; Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the two major types of human trafficking.
  2. Explain how force, coercion, and fraud relate to human trafficking.
  3. Discuss federal laws regarding human trafficking.
  4. Describe at least three barriers to identifying human trafficking.
  5. Identify at least three signs that someone may be a trafficking victim.
  6. Discuss steps to take if you suspect a person is being trafficked.

Additional Information

Partner: 
Relias LLC
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
04/12/2022
Course expires: 
01/31/2024
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
0

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives

Section 2: Human Trafficking Overview
Andres and Marisol
Human Trafficking
Sex Trafficking
Labor Trafficking
Federal Trafficking Laws
Human Trafficking Is Underreported
Trafficking vs. Smuggling
Fraud, Coercion, or Force
Fraud
Coercion
Force
Vulnerability to Trafficking
Review
Summary

Section 3: Health Impact and Identification
Health Impact
Physical Impact
Sexual Health
Psychological Impact
Psychosocial
Minors
Clinical Settings
Barriers to Disclosure
Trauma Bonding
Challenges to Identification
Potential Indicators of Trafficking
Keeping Victims Safe
Keeping Yourself Safe
Building Trust
Professional Interpreters
Private Conversations
Questions to Ask
Trafficking Vocabulary
Screening and Assessment Tools
If You Suspect Trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Hotline
Trauma-Informed Care
Documentation
Review
Summary

Section 4: Response and Follow Up
The Healthcare Provider’s Role
Multidisciplinary Partners
Mandated Reporter Obligations
Information Disclosure
Victim-Centered Approach
Community, Local, and State Resources
Organizational Protocols
Healing
Review
Summary

Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!

Expert Reviewer: Catie Hart

Catie Hart is a skilled trainer on issues including domestic violence, human trafficking and other traumas that affect both adults and youth. A victim of human trafficking herself, she has almost 20 years of experience. After escaping her trafficker, she earned a BA in Sociology from UC Berkeley, completed a 6-month internship with the San Francisco Police Department's Special Victims Unit's Human Trafficking Division, and has trained thousands of social workers, probation officers and service providers throughout the state of California. Catie is known for developing curricula that empowers people from all walks of life to better understand even the most complex social issues. Recently, Catie became a software engineer and now trains other survivors to write code in Oakland, CA.

Disclosure: Catie Hart has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.5 Hours

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.


Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.5 Hours

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.

American Occupational Therapy Association

1.5 Hours

Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Course approval ID# APP#0000001837. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1000 CEUs Introductory,Professional Issues.

American Psychological Association

1.5 Hours

As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

National Board for Certified Counselors

1.5 Hours

Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Association of Social Work Boards

1.5 Hours

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC 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. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 General continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

1.5 Hours

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
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ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-21-982-H04-P

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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