Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Texas, 2nd Edition

Course Overview
This course focuses on an overview of human trafficking; how human trafficking occurs; ways to identify those who may be trafficked, including the health and mental health impact; response and safety protocols; and victim resources. It meets the one-hour Texas requirement for healthcare professionals.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Understand definitions that relate to human trafficking.
• Describe the types of human trafficking and dynamics of human trafficking in the U.S.
• Describe identification and assessment strategies that can be utilized when working with potential trafficking victims.
• Discuss the importance of safety planning and protocols.
• Identify ways to respond and follow up when encountering a potential trafficking victim, including resources for reporting suspected victims of human trafficking.

About the Author/Presenter 
Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT, is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in Duluth. Her teaching, public health practice, and research focus on community engagement to address public health problems. Dr. Palombi has presented and published on the healthcare response to human trafficking for several years. Dr. Palombi would like to acknowledge and thank Anders E. Rasmussen (PharmD candidate), a fourth-year pharmacy student from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy–Duluth campus, for their assistance on this update.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
Colibri Healthcare 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Counselor, Dental, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work

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