
Human Trafficking: How Can We Help?
Learn to identify and support human trafficking victims in healthcare and beyond. This 2-hour course meets Florida's human trafficking CE requirement. Credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.

About this course
Human Trafficking: How Can We Help? is a continuing education (CE) course created for healthcare professionals who may be uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking. With victims often seeking medical care during their exploitation, clinical settings can serve as critical opportunities for safe intervention.
This course provides a clear understanding of the different types of human trafficking—including sex trafficking and labor exploitation—and the complex factors that make victims vulnerable. It highlights how healthcare providers can identify red flags during patient interactions and respond appropriately while preserving safety and trust.
Core topics include:
Types and Dynamics of Trafficking: Understanding coercion, control tactics, and victim profiles.
Clinical Indicators: Physical, psychological, and behavioral signs seen in healthcare settings.
Trauma-Informed Communication: Approaching patients with empathy and without judgment.
Reporting and Documentation: Navigating legal obligations, mandatory reporting laws, and ethical considerations.
Referral and Support: Connecting victims with appropriate services and support networks.
The course emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care, interprofessional collaboration, and knowledge of local and national resources. It also explores barriers victims face when disclosing their situation and how providers can create a safe environment for disclosure.
By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to take informed, compassionate action that contributes to a healthcare system better equipped to recognize and help those affected by human trafficking.
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Instructors

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
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