Who should take PT-103 Human Trafficking and Your Role in Prevention & Recognition?

This course is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) providers, direct care staff, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who may encounter victims or suspects of human trafficking in the pharmacy or residential care environment.

What will I learn in PT-103?

You will learn the basic definitions and forms of human trafficking, common myths, risk factors, and how traffickers operate. You will also learn pharmacy-specific red flags, the role of the pharmacy technician in victim identification, how to approach and communicate with a potential victim, how to maintain safety for yourself and others, and the proper steps for documentation, reporting, and referral.

Is this course part of the Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog?

Yes. PT-103 Human Trafficking and Your Role in Prevention & Recognition is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and can support ongoing AFC training in safety, abuse prevention, and resident protection. Providers should confirm acceptance with their specific licensing or regulatory authority.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. After successfully completing the course, you can download a certificate suitable for pharmacy education files, Michigan Adult Foster Care personnel records, and other compliance documentation.

PT - 103 Pharmacy Tech: Human Trafficking and Your Role in Prevention & Recognition

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Course curriculum

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Chapter 1: General Trafficking Information
- Lesson 1-A: An Introduction and the Most Widely Accepted Definition
- Lesson 1-B - The Pharmacy Tech and Victim Identification
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- Lesson 1-C: How to Spot a Victim
- Lesson 1-D: Understanding Sex Trafficking within the Context of Human Trafficking
- Lesson 1-E: Groom and Control Tactics - Plus Red Flags of Traffickers
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Chapter 2: The Prevalence of Human Trafficking and How to Educate Others
- Lesson 2-A: Figures To Date Based Upon FBI Data and Related Media Links
- Lesson 2-B: Human Trafficking - Forms and Prevalence
- Lesson 2-C: Strategies for Preventing Human Trafficking in Long-Term Care Settings - Including Education Training
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Chapter 3: The Issue of Outsider Involvement
- Lesson 3-A: Why We Have to Care and Cannot Be Passive
- Lesson 3-B: Factors That Make Residents Vulnerable to Trafficking and The Role of Trust
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Chapter 4: Things You Can Spot in Certain Environments
- Lesson 4-A: In Adult Day Care
- Lesson 4-B: In Adult Foster Care, Other Group Homes and Nursing Homes
- Lesson 4-C: In Medical Practices
- Lesson 4-D: Child Care Facilities
- Lesson 4-E: Things to Spot for the Police Officer, Firefighter and EMT
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Chapter 5: Human Trafficking Reporting Requirements
- Lesson 5-A: Legal Obligations and Reporting Requirements
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Chapter 6: Trauma-Informed Care
- Lesson 6-A: Understanding the Trauma Experienced by Victims
- Lesson 6-B: Providing Compassionate and Supportive Care for Human Trafficking Sufferers
- Lesson 6-C: Avoid Re-Traumatization
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Chapter 7: The Review
- Lesson 7-A: Course Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

Chapter 1: General Trafficking Information

Review core definitions, types of trafficking, who is at risk, and how traffickers recruit and control victims. Build a clear foundation that supports practical recognition in real settings.

The Pharmacy Tech & Victim Identification

Explore how patterns of prescriptions, controlled substances, payment methods, and who accompanies a patient can signal risk. Understand what a pharmacy technician can see that others often miss.

Communication & Safety Strategies

Learn how to communicate respectfully with a potential victim, what to avoid saying, how to support privacy, and how to keep yourself, coworkers, and patients safe while gathering essential information.