Human Trafficking Awareness and Response for Michigan Pharmacy Professionals
Tracking # 20-1337039
Course overview
This 1-hour continuing education course fulfills the CE requirement on human trafficking for Michigan pharmacists, as mandated by the Michigan Public Health Code 16148. Developed specifically for pharmacy professionals, this course provides foundational knowledge on the scope, signs, and reporting responsibilities related to human trafficking. Participants will explore the legal definitions of labor and sex trafficking under state and federal law, including Michigan Safe Harbor provisions and Board of Pharmacy compliance mandates. The training highlights risk factors among vulnerable populations and emphasizes the pharmacist's role in identifying red flags during routine pharmacy interactions such as third-party control, unusual prescription activity, lack of ID, or controlled communication. The course promotes trauma-informed care strategies and safe referral protocols. It reviews proper use of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, HIPAA-compliant documentation, and the importance of not directly investigating suspected victims. Pharmacists will gain skills to respond ethically and effectively while staying compliant with state requirements. A post-course quiz is required to receive credit. CE certificates are issued after successful completion. This course is self-paced, non-commercial, and legally aligned with Michigan continuing education standards.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Disclosure statements
The presenter(s) of this course have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. CEPlug.com does not accept commercial support for continuing education activities. This course was developed independently to provide educational content for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in accordance with Michigan Public Health Code §16148 and related administrative rules. All content was authored using peer-reviewed literature, guidance from federal and state agencies (including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), and aligns with current standards for continuing education. No third-party funding or influence was used in the design or delivery of this activity. All instructors meet the qualifications to provide legally mandated CE under Michigan law.