Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1215 - Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements

Rule 15.

(1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure or that is licensed shall have completed training in identifying victims of human trafficking that satisfies the following standards:

(a) Training content must cover all of the following:

(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.

(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in healthcare settings.

(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in healthcare settings for adults and minors.

(iv) Identifying resources for reporting suspected victims of human trafficking.

(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training including any of the following:

(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized, health-related organization.

(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

(iii) Training in an educational program that has been approved by the advisory committee for initial license or registration, or by a college or university.

(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of human trafficking that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer-review journal, healthcare journal, or professional or scientific article.

(c) Acceptable modalities of training including any of the following:

(i) Teleconference or webinar.

(ii) Online presentation.

(iii) Live presentation.

(iv) Printed or electronic media.

(2) The department may select and audit an individual and request documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, the individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:

(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and the individual's name.

(b) A self-certification statement by the individual. The certification statement must include the individual's name and 1 of the following:

(i) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.

(ii) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of the article, author, publication name of the peer-review journal, healthcare journal, or professional or scientific journal, and the date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1215

2017 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023