The purpose of this course is to provide physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals an in-depth, practical review of human trafficking, including the definition and scope of the problem, the means of identification and assessment of individuals who may be victims, guidance on reporting of cases, and interventions and resources available to victims. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Define human trafficking.
2. Identify the forms of human trafficking.
3. Identify economic, political, social, and cultural factors that contribute to human trafficking.
4. Analyze the trafficking experience, including how traffickers recruit and the financial implications of trafficking.
5. Explain the psychological, health, and social consequences of human trafficking.
6. Utilize interviewing strategies to assess and identify victims and promote the ethical treatment of trafficking victims.
7. Describe the appropriate steps for reporting suspected cases of trafficking.
8. Describe various interventions and resources for human trafficking victims.
This 2-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
