Trafficking Happens Here: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
Trafficking Happens Here: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
With Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
Course Description:
Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest rising commerce in the world with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captor. Dental care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating dental clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.
The course was reviewed and approved based on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s standards, but the content does not necessarily represent, or reflect the endorsement of, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the definition of human trafficking, who is at risk, recruitment techniques, and the different types of trafficking.
- Identify the difference between sex trafficking and sex work and trafficking and smuggling.
- Learn how to identify a person that is being trafficked through screening and observing clinical signs, and when it is mandated to report.
- Understand the procedures in which to report a potentially trafficked person.
- Learn the concepts and use of Trauma-Informed Care.
- Identify local and national resources for trafficked persons.
About the Presenter:
Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas where she teaches community dentistry and research. Kandice is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist. Kandice is trained in a trauma-focused therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy and a certified QPR Suicide Awareness Educator. She combines her clinical dental and mental health experience to help other healthcare professionals have a fulfilling work-life experience. Kandice is an approved provider under Texas Health and Human Services for human trafficking training for healthcare professionals. She is also the owner of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study that offers fun in-person dental CE that brings together friends in an inclusive and relaxed environment.
Kandice can be reached at The Counselor Hygienist or on Instagram @The Counselor Hygienist
Course Details:
Instructor: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
# of CE: 2
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 166
Time Zones:
- PST = 4:30 PM
- MST = 5:30 PM
- CST = 6:30 PM
- EST = 7:30 PM
- AZ = 5:30 PM
Trafficking Happens Here: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
With Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
Course Description:
Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest rising commerce in the world with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captor. Dental care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating dental clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.
The course was reviewed and approved based on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s standards, but the content does not necessarily represent, or reflect the endorsement of, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the definition of human trafficking, who is at risk, recruitment techniques, and the different types of trafficking.
- Identify the difference between sex trafficking and sex work and trafficking and smuggling.
- Learn how to identify a person that is being trafficked through screening and observing clinical signs, and when it is mandated to report.
- Understand the procedures in which to report a potentially trafficked person.
- Learn the concepts and use of Trauma-Informed Care.
- Identify local and national resources for trafficked persons.
About the Presenter:
Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas where she teaches community dentistry and research. Kandice is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist. Kandice is trained in a trauma-focused therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy and a certified QPR Suicide Awareness Educator. She combines her clinical dental and mental health experience to help other healthcare professionals have a fulfilling work-life experience. Kandice is an approved provider under Texas Health and Human Services for human trafficking training for healthcare professionals. She is also the owner of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study that offers fun in-person dental CE that brings together friends in an inclusive and relaxed environment.
Kandice can be reached at The Counselor Hygienist or on Instagram @The Counselor Hygienist
Course Details:
Instructor: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
# of CE: 2
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 166
Time Zones:
- PST = 4:30 PM
- MST = 5:30 PM
- CST = 6:30 PM
- EST = 7:30 PM
- AZ = 5:30 PM
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