Human trafficking CE requirements by state
A few states require health care licensees to take a course on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. Some require it once, others at every renewal.
3states require it of PTs
3states require it of OTs
| State | Physical therapists | Occupational therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | A one-time 1-hour board-approved course on human trafficking (required of Florida health licensees since 2021) rules | A one-time 1-hour board-approved course on human trafficking (required of Florida health licensees since 2021) rules |
| Michigan | A one-time training on identifying victims of human trafficking rules | A one-time training on identifying victims of human trafficking rules |
| Texas | An HHS-approved human trafficking prevention training course rules | An HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course, each renewal period (up to 2 hours count toward the 24) rules |
Where to take it
- Texas only accepts courses on the Health and Human Services Commission's approved list, which is now a searchable database.
- Florida requires a board-approved course, and Michigan's one-time training must cover the topics in its rules. Each state's page has the details.
- Texas HHSC: Health care practitioner human trafficking training
- Michigan LARA: Human trafficking training requirements (PDF)
Summaries of each board's rules. A state not listed doesn't require this topic as far as its PT and OT rules say. Rules change, so confirm with your board.
Other required topics
- Ethics 21 states
- State law and jurisprudence 25 states
- Implicit bias 3 states
- Suicide prevention 4 states
- Cultural competency and health equity 5 states
- Pain management 2 states
- Preventing medical errors 1 state
- HIV/AIDS 1 state
- Child abuse recognition and reporting 2 states
- CPR and basic life support 3 states
- Sexual harassment prevention 1 state
- Dementia recognition 1 state
- Mental health and substance use 1 state