Human Trafficking for Healthcare Providers

Course overview

Malibu CEU Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18091, for 2 contact hours. Human trafficking is a complex, often hidden public health issue that affects individuals across all demographics and healthcare settings. Nurses and other frontline healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to identify signs of trafficking, intervene safely, and support victims with compassion and trauma-informed care. This 2-hour course provides a clear, practical, and evidence-based framework for identifying and responding to human trafficking within clinical settings. It meets all state-mandated requirements by covering trafficking types and venues, risk factors, red flags, reporting procedures, and resources for both providers and victims. It also addresses implicit bias and the impact of provider assumptions on care outcomes. Content is grounded in real-world practice scenarios to help nurses recognize signs of trafficking, respond appropriately, and meet ethical and legal obligations.