Human Trafficking Awareness for Licensed Massage Therapists
Tracking # 20-1335855
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Course overview
Human Trafficking Awareness for Licensed Massage Therapists is a one-hour continuing education course that fulfills the Florida Board of Massage Therapys mandatory training requirement under Section 456.0341, Florida Statutes. This course provides Licensed Massage Therapists LMTs with a clear understanding of sex and labor trafficking, including how traffickers exploit legitimate massage establishments. Participants will learn to recognize behavioral, environmental, and management red flags, understand Florida reporting laws, and apply professional ethics and boundaries to prevent exploitation. Through real-world case studies and practical guidance, this course equips LMTs with the knowledge and confidence to identify, report, and respond appropriately to suspected human trafficking while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client safety.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Disclosure statements
Instructor and Course Developer:
Gersy Rodriguez, LMT, BBA.
Provider Status:
This course was created, authored, and is administered independently by Gersy Rodriguez, Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Florida (License #MA — Active/Clear). Ms. Rodriguez is not affiliated with, employed by, or contracted through any company, school, or commercial entity in relation to this continuing education program.
Financial Disclosure:
The instructor has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests, products, or services that could influence the educational content of this course. No outside funding, sponsorship, or endorsement has been received for the development or delivery of this course.
Content Disclosure:
The material presented in this course is educational and evidence-based. It does not promote any specific commercial product, service, or business interest. All information and references are provided solely for professional development and compliance with Florida Statute 456.0341.
Bias and Source Integrity:
All course content is supported by current, authoritative, and peer-reviewed sources, including:
- Florida Statutes (2025)
- Florida Administrative Code (2025)
- U.S. Department of Justice (2023)
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2024)
- American Massage Therapy Association (2023)
- National Human Trafficking Hotline (2023)
Accreditation and Responsibility:
Gersy Rodriguez, LMT, assumes full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and educational validity of this program. Successful completion of the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher provides 1 contact hour of continuing education that fulfills the human trafficking education requirement mandated by Section 456.0341, Florida Statutes.