The Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Program Description

Human trafficking can take many forms, but 2 primary forms encountered most frequently in the United States are sex trafficking and forced labor. Approximately 50% of people being trafficked seek health care services. These individuals most often present to community clinics or emergency departments. As frontline health care providers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians may encounter victims of human trafficking and should be informed about approaches to aid victims safely and sensitively. This article will review the legal definition, types, health-related impact of human trafficking, and red-flag indicators of potential human trafficking so pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are equipped to identify and support victims. Patient-centered approaches through compassionate language, cultural sensitivity, and removing other biases will also be reviewed.

Target audience: Pharmacy Technicians 

Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: August 17, 2023
Expiration date: June 30, 2026

Time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Define the scope and legal elements of human trafficking in the United States
• Detail the primary types of human trafficking and health-related impact for victims
• Recognize signs an individual may be a victim of human trafficking and tactics traffickers use to control victims
• Outline approaches for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to responsibly and safely intervene and report instances of human trafficking

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 2.0 contact hours (0.20 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-23-345-H03-T. The activity is available for CE credit through June 30, 2026.

This activity meets the human trafficking requirement for Michigan.

Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit

To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, review the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.

Disclosures

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Faculty

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, FASB

Medical Writing and Editorial Support

Brianna Winters

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Michelle C. Carlson, PharmD; Abigail Dill; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; Chloe Taccetta; and Rebecca Green.

An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

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