Introduction

Human trafficking is a global issue affecting all demographics, increasingly viewed as a public health rather than a purely law enforcement concern. Rehabilitation professionals are well-positioned to identify and assist trafficked persons through assessment, documentation, and surveillance skills. This course covers human trafficking concepts, types, identification red flags, safe intervention methods, US guidelines and federal law, trauma-informed care, multidisciplinary referral networks, and clinical tools to empower healthcare professionals in combating human trafficking.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe important concepts and definitions related to human trafficking, including labour trafficking, sex trafficking, consensual commercial sex, force, fraud, coercion and human smuggling
• list trafficker profiles, trafficker recruitment techniques, clinical indicators of trafficking, and the impact of trafficking on the survivor
• discuss patient-centred and trauma-informed strategies which can be used in clinical settings where healthcare professionals commonly encounter trafficked persons
• describe best practices and strategies for identifying and responding to trafficked persons, including multidisciplinary referrals and mandatory reporting laws

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 2.1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.