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ForwardHuman Trafficking: Practical Approaches and Resources in a Healthcare Setting
Course description
Participants will learn how to effectively aid survivors by gaining knowledge about available anti-trafficking resources and support networks. The session will also cover how to conduct a trauma-informed history and exam, ensuring that medical care is compassionate and respectful of the survivor's experiences. Attendees will also explore strategies for safe assessment, prioritizing the survivor's well-being throughout the healthcare encounter. Actionable preventative measures and how to get involved in anti-trafficking efforts will also be covered.
The Illinois State Medical Society invites you to join Traci Kurtzer, MD, the Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics at Northwestern Medicine, for a program that will equip healthcare professional with practical tools and approaches to support survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain how to aid survivors of trafficking and gain knowledge about anti-trafficking resources
- Identify key components of a trauma informed medical visit
- Implement strategies for prevention, safe assessment, and intervention for survivors
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
CME information
The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
Additional information
The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.
Traci Kurtzer, MD
Dr. Kurtzer is the Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education for the Department of Obstetrics and now dedicates her career to providing specialized trauma informed gynecology services at the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She also works as the gynecologist for the Comprehensive Care after Covid-19 Center team.
She regularly lectures on domestic violence, human trafficking, and on the intersection of firearms and gender-based violence. She is a founding member and past Co-chair for the Healthcare Committee of the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force and works in collaboration with many other community and civic organizations working on prevention of interpersonal violence.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Participation Credit