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An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Health and Social Care Professionals


Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Summary

The aim of this module is to provide the entire interprofessional team with the knowledge and skills on how to cultivate a healthy work culture.

This is a 2.5-hour online session. Participants who register will obtain a Microsoft Teams link to join the session.

Programme Coordinators: Professor Mary Rose Sweeney and Dr Renee Thompson, CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute.

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Learning outcomes

At the end of the programme, the participant will be able to:

  • Define human trafficking within national, European and global contexts.
  • Identify different types of human trafficking and understand the differences between trafficking and smuggling.
  • Understand the impact of human trafficking on individuals and recognise indicators of trafficking.
  • Understand the proposed role of the national referral legislation in health and social care settings.