This course is specifically designed for Texas Mental Health Practitioners to earn 1 hour of continuing education as required by BHEC each renewal cycle.
This includes: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, and LP
The training course is approved by the TexasHealth and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with HouseBill 2059, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019
This course is pre-approved by HHSC, and you can confirm by clicking HERE to see the list of approved providers (this course is listed under Neurocounseling and Consulting Services). Upon completing this course, you will have earned 1 hour required by BHEC.
In this course, you will learn:
- Learn about the significance and primary purposes of the TVPA in combating human trafficking.
- Grasp the "3Ps" framework of prosecution, protection, and prevention as a holistic approach to address trafficking.
- Understand the legal definitions of sex trafficking and labor trafficking as outlined in the TVPA.
- Learn the critical elements of force, fraud, and coercion in the context of human trafficking.
- Recognize the exceptions for minors involved in commercial sex acts under the TVPA.
- Recognize various forms of trafficking, including peonage, debt bondage, slavery, involuntary servitude, and child soldiering.
- Differentiate between labor trafficking and sex trafficking, understanding their specific characteristics.
- Differentiate between human trafficking and human smuggling, understanding the legal and practical distinctions.
- Recognize the difference between human trafficking and consensual commercial sex.
- Learn about the acute and chronic medical problems faced by trafficking victims.
- Understand the mental health issues, reproductive and sexual health concerns, and the overall impact on quality of life, autonomy, and independence of victims.
- Understand the importance of a patient-centered approach in healthcare settings.
- Recognize the indicators of trafficking and the role of trauma-informed care.
- Learn about the appropriate documentation and reporting procedures for suspected trafficking cases.
- Understand the healthcare provider's role in intervention, response, and providing multidisciplinary referrals.
- Learn about mandatory reporting laws and their implications for healthcare professionals.
- Identify key resources and support systems available for human trafficking survivors.
- Understand the importance of self-care and support for providers working with trafficking victims.
- Learn the significance of organizational protocols and building a trusted local network of resources to support trafficking victims.
- By exploring the various forms of trafficking, the impacts on victims, and the critical role of healthcare providers, this guide seeks to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively combat human trafficking and support its survivors.
For more information, you can visit my site by clicking here to learn more about the course.
**Once you purchase the course, you will be given access to a downloadable PDF that can be read from your computer or smartphone. Upon completion of reading the material, you will take a very short "no-fail" quiz. One you've passed the quiz, you'll be prompted to complete a survey.
After that, your certificate is available to download and/or print!
That's it! Super easy and efficient!
You will have access to the material and certificate for one year from the purchase date. After that, if you need a certificate, you can always email me and I'll provide one.
