Who should take this human trafficking course?

This course is designed for massage, occupational, physical and other rehabilitative therapists, as well as Adult Foster Care providers, adult day care staff, and residential care personnel who want to better understand human trafficking dynamics and how to identify potential victims in clinical and care environments. It is also ideal for Michigan Adult Foster Care providers seeking CEUs from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

What will I learn in this training?

You will learn human trafficking definitions and how trafficking is conducted, the relationship between sex trafficking and broader trafficking dynamics, victimization patterns, why some victims do not come forward, and common misidentification issues. The course explores prevalence data, the power of observation, and specific signs to watch for in adult day care, residential care such as nursing homes and group homes, and medical practices, including situations where rehabilitative therapists may be the first to suspect exploitation.

How does this course relate to Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs?

Human Trafficking for Occupational and Physical Therapists is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog. The focus on recognizing vulnerable adults in adult day and residential settings aligns with AFC training expectations. Providers should confirm specific hour and topic requirements with their Michigan Adult Foster Care licensing consultant to properly apply this course toward CEUs.

Does the course discuss specific care settings?

Yes. In addition to defining human trafficking and examining the numbers, the course provides targeted guidance for multiple care environments, including adult day care centers, residential settings such as nursing homes and group homes, and medical practices. It shows how therapists and other care professionals can use their close, ongoing contact with clients to observe subtle indicators of trafficking.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. After completing all lessons and required assessments, you will receive a downloadable certificate of completion suitable for continuing education, personnel files, and Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU documentation.

Human Trafficking Dynamics for Rehabilitative Therapists

Human Trafficking for Occupational and Physical Therapists

Strengthen your ability to recognize and respond to human trafficking as a rehabilitative professional. This online course examines definitions, victimization, prevalence, and the subtle indicators therapists may see in adult day, residential care, and medical practice settings.

Designed for massage, occupational, physical and other therapists — and for Michigan Adult Foster Care providers seeking trafficking-focused CEUs from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

Course Overview

Chapter 1 – Definitions & Dynamics

Explore what human trafficking is, how it is conducted, and how sex trafficking fits within the wider trafficking landscape — giving therapists a grounded understanding of terms and tactics used by traffickers.

Chapter 2 – Victimization & Misidentification

Examine how victims are targeted and controlled, why many do not come forward, and how misidentification happens in healthcare. Learn how rehabilitative therapists can respond when they suspect exploitation.

Chapter 3 – Prevalence & Power of Observation

Review key numbers and trends and why they matter. Then focus on what to watch for in adult day care environments, residential care (nursing homes and group homes), and medical practices where therapists work.

Chapter 4 – Integration & Professional Response

Look back at the full discussion, reinforcing a therapist’s role, appropriate reporting channels, and ways to integrate trafficking awareness into daily practice without compromising therapeutic rapport.

What You’ll Gain

Clear working definitions of human trafficking and sex trafficking relevant to rehabilitative practice.
Insight into how and why victims are recruited, controlled, and frequently overlooked in healthcare settings.
Practical indicators to help you spot possible trafficking situations in adult day, residential care, and medical clinics.
Strategies for documenting concerns responsibly and escalating them through appropriate reporting pathways.
Confidence to contribute to multidisciplinary efforts that protect vulnerable adults in Michigan AFC and other settings.
A downloadable certificate of completion suitable for continuing education records and Michigan AFC CEU files.

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Use this course to meet human trafficking training expectations for therapists and to strengthen the safety net around vulnerable individuals served in Michigan Adult Foster Care, adult day care, and other community-based programs.

Human Trafficking for Massage, Occupational, Physical other Rehabilitative Therapists

Course curriculum

Chapter 1 - Human Trafficking; The Definitions

Chapter 2 - Victimization

Chapter 3 - Prevalence and Power of Observation

Chapter 4 - A Review of Our Discussion