Trainings for Health Professionals
Human Trafficking Awareness for Health Care Professionals
You May Be the First Person Who Can Help
Health care providers are uniquely positioned to identify victims of human trafficking and provide life-changing support. This on-demand educational activity equips physicians and health care professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize trafficking, respond appropriately, and deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients who may be at risk.
Designed for both UTSW and community-based clinicians, this course explores the realities of human trafficking and provides practical guidance for incorporating screening, identification, and response strategies into everyday clinical practice.
Key Takeaways
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognize the different forms of human trafficking and their impact on individuals and communities
- Identify common red flags, warning signs, and health risks associated with trafficking
- Apply a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach when caring for vulnerable patients
- Respond appropriately to suspected trafficking situations and connect patients with available resources
- Advocate for patients through informed clinical practice and community resource engagement
Texas Licensure Requirement
This course was approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on March 24, 2026, in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code requirements for health care practitioner licensure renewal. Human trafficking courses are reviewed and approved based on HHSC-established standards.
Strengthen your ability to identify and support patients affected by human trafficking while fulfilling applicable Texas licensure renewal requirements. Enroll in this on-demand activity today.