Human Trafficking

Gain critical insights into human trafficking and learn how to effectively identify, prevent, and respond to this devastating issue with this comprehensive online course. This course meets the Florida Human Trafficking renewal requirement, ensuring that nurses stay compliant while gaining in-depth knowledge about one of the most pressing public health and safety concerns of our time. Through this training, you will be equipped with the tools to recognize the signs of human trafficking, engage with patients appropriately, and provide vital resources for those affected.

Designed to provide healthcare professionals with practical, actionable skills, this course will help you understand the nuances of human trafficking through the lens of current trends, legal definitions, and best practices for intervention. With a strong focus on recognition, reporting, and resource utilization, this course aims to empower nurses with the knowledge needed to make a difference in their patients’ lives.

Key Benefits of This Course:

✔ Stay Compliant and Meet Florida’s Requirements: Fulfill your Florida Human Trafficking renewal requirement, ensuring you are up to date with state laws while improving your ability to address this growing concern.
✔ Increase Awareness and Recognition Skills: Learn to recognize the red flags of human trafficking and use evidence-based screening tools to assess patients who may be at risk.
✔ Enhance Your Professional Competence: Deepen your understanding of human trafficking dynamics, including its impact on health, and enhance your response protocols when encountering potential victims.
✔ Practical Tools and Resources: Understand the resources available to victims and gain the knowledge to refer them to appropriate support services for recovery.
✔ Flexible Online Learning: Complete the course at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or office, making it easier to fit into your busy schedule.

Key Learning Objectives:

1️⃣ Recognize current human trafficking statistical trends – Understand the scope and scale of human trafficking both locally and globally, including emerging trends in this criminal activity.
2️⃣ Understand how human trafficking is defined according to United States law – Gain clarity on the legal definitions of human trafficking as outlined in federal and state legislation, ensuring accurate identification and reporting.
3️⃣ Identify the key tenets of human trafficking – Learn the essential components of human trafficking, including exploitation, coercion, and control, which will help you identify potential victims in a healthcare setting.
4️⃣ Define two key types of human trafficking – Differentiate between sex trafficking and labor trafficking, and understand the unique health risks and interventions associated with each.
5️⃣ Recognize human trafficking red flags and appropriate screening tools – Learn to identify the warning signs of human trafficking and utilize evidence-based screening tools to assess whether a patient may be a victim.
6️⃣ Understand the roles of drug use and trauma bonding in human trafficking – Explore how substance abuse and psychological manipulation, such as trauma bonding, affect trafficking victims, and learn how to address these issues during patient care.
7️⃣ Identify how to report suspected human trafficking and local available recovery resources – Understand the reporting procedures for suspected trafficking cases and how to connect victims with local resources for safety, support, and recovery.

Why Take This Course?

• Florida Board-Approved and State-Compliant: This course meets the Florida Human Trafficking renewal requirement, ensuring you meet state regulations and maintain your licensure.
• Enhanced Patient Care: By understanding the signs of human trafficking, you will be better equipped to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to patients at risk and ensure they receive the necessary support.
• Empower Your Practice: Learn how to effectively use screening tools and reporting procedures, empowering you to make a significant impact on your community by identifying and assisting human trafficking victims.
• Comprehensive Learning: With a focus on real-world applications, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to identify, assess, and intervene when human trafficking is suspected.
• Convenient, Self-Paced Online Course: This fully online course allows you to complete the training at your convenience, making it perfect for busy healthcare professionals.

Stay Informed and Make a Difference

Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, and as a healthcare professional, you have the unique ability to make a significant impact in identifying and assisting victims. By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge to improve patient safety, enhance your clinical skills, and provide critical support for those affected by this atrocity.

Enroll today to stay compliant, enhance your practice, and help fight human trafficking in your community!