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An NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education Course
Human Trafficking and Massage Therapy
What does human trafficking have to do with the massage student or professional? More than you might think. When it comes to the topic of human trafficking, many shy away from the topic, not wanting to talk about something so uncomfortable as forced labor or sexual exploitation. The reality is that it happens every minute around the globe. Most likely it is happening in your city, your town, or even in your own neighborhood.
The topic of human trafficking needs to be discussed as part of the training and ongoing education for professional massage therapists because, unfortunately, illicit massage businesses and victims of predators are common within the industry. It’s up to the professionals to help put a stop to it. That means educating ourselves regarding human trafficking or ‘modern slavery’ really is and where it’s found.
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) supports the mission of educating and arming our profession with knowledge and empathy for human trafficking victims. However, in order to do this, students and professionals alike need to know what human trafficking is, it’s prevalence around the globe and in the United States, how to recognize it in your own neighborhood, and how the professional massage industry as a whole can disrupt the practice of trafficking men, women, and children.
Challenges abound for the professional massage therapist in serving our clients, promoting health and wellness, and our reputation in light of many myths and misconceptions about the truth behind human trafficking.
At the end of this course, you will be better educated about the overall practice of human trafficking, how it impacts massage therapy practices in the United States, how to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to go about reporting possible human trafficking situations.
HOW TO TAKE THE COURSE
- Scroll down for the list of test questions that you will find at the end of the course. You can print a copy below.
- The answers are highlighted in RED throughout the course material.
- At the end of each lesson, you must click the MARK COMPLETE button to move ahead to the next section.
- Once you’ve completed each section, complete the COURSE EVALUATION to move ahead to the EXAM QUESTIONS.
- Once you’ve passed the exam with a 70%, you may print, download and/or save your certificate.
- Once you’ve completed the course, return to MY ACCOUNT to take your next course.
- If you leave the course without completing it and need to find where you left off come back to this page, scroll down to the bottom to where the course content is located and click on the first chapter that does not have a green check mark to re-enter the course where you left off. Use this step for any course in your bundle to re-enter the course.
Course Information
- You will be allowed to take the test (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. Always review your incorrect and correct answers before taking the exam again
- If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
- If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
- The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
- Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course
- Exam answers are multiple choice
- Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save your certificate
- Click on the first course title to begin
- Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
- Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
- Courses are available immediately
- All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING EXAM QUESTIONS
- A person who falls prey to Human Trafficking is known as a ___________
- The term “Trafficking” refers to the transportation of a ______________
- There are nearly ________ illicit massage businesses nationwide
- Involuntary domestic servitude is found primarily in ________
- _____ million individuals have been reported to be victims of forced labor
- As with victims of sex trafficking, victims of forced labor are also coerced in a variety of ways. These methods include:
- Professional associations within the massage industry have banned together to fight human trafficking and it affects on the massage industry. These groups include:
- In July 2019, Florida’s Board of Massage Therapy passed Human Trafficking Chapter 2019 – 152, Laws of Florida. This group of laws focuses on the establishment of new professional requirements, continuing education and additional training and resources for a number of professions including:
- In order of highest to lowest percentages, sectors, where victims of forced labor exploitation are found in the ______________________ sector.
- In many cases, illicit massage businesses are identified by several indicators, which include:
- Indicators that a massage parlor offers potential human trafficking for sex or labor, as well as commercial sex, can include:
- While incidents of human trafficking and illicit massage businesses can be found in every state throughout the U.S., a handful have proven to have the highest concentrations. These states include:
- More than _______% of victims are recruited by friends and family. (Georgia Cares).
- The negative effects that public perception has on the overall massage therapy industry, is often the result of misinterpreting the massage professional with those engaged in ___________________
- Among the first steps to identify victims is to recognize the most common signs of human trafficking.