Human Trafficking: Identification and Assessment of Victims Essential

Human Trafficking: Identification and Assessment of Victims Essential is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Course Originally Released on: 12/29/2016
Date of Most Recent Review: 9/20/2019
Course Termination/ Update Date: 09/20/2022

Description:
Human trafficking is a widespread form of slavery that exists today, even within the United States. Victims of human trafficking come of all genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. Modern slavery includes more than just sex trafficking; it can also consist of forced labor, including domestic, industrial, or farm labor. However, most victims in the United States are unwilling participants in the sex trade. This course covers the information, tools, and resources for healthcare teams to identify, assess, and treat victims of human trafficking, and provides referral resources for legal and social services.

Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this continuing education program on human trafficking is to provide healthcare professionals with information, tools, and resources to identify, assess, and treat victims of human trafficking as well as provide referral resources for legal and social services. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:

• Describe the types of, risk factors for, and extent of human trafficking in the United States.
• Discuss the role and responsibilities of the interprofessional healthcare team in the recognition, assessment, and treatment of victims of human trafficking, including management of medical records, patient safety, and referral sources.
• Identify reporting and referral resources for victims of human trafficking.