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Human Trafficking Requirements for Health Professions
April 14, 2021
This information is provided is a summary of the human trafficking rule content for health professionals. Licensees must review their profession’s
administrative rules for the specific requirements that are applicable to them. To access the administrative rules, please use the following link:
Michigan
Administrative Code
Pursuant to MCL 333.16148: "the department shall promulgate rules to include training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking required for
individuals licensed or registered under this article, except those licensed under part 188 or subject to section 17060. The training standards for identifying
victims of human trafficking shall apply for a license or registration renewal beginning with the first renewal cycle after the rules are promulgated and for an
initial license or registration issued 5 or more years after the rules are promulgated."
This is a one-time training that is separate from Continuing Education. However, some professions require ongoing continuing education regarding Human
Trafficking.
Each profession’s administrative rules read substantially as follows:
(1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure or who is licensed shall complete training in identifying
victims of human trafficking that meets 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 health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors. (iv) Resources for reporting the suspected victims of
human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include 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 obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board for initial licensure, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is
published in a peer reviewed journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training may include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
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(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the
department, an 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 individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification statement must include the individual’s name and either 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 article, author, publication name of peer review journal, health care
journal or professional or scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication as applicable.
Health Profession
License
Length
If issued or
renewed in
this year
Must
complete
training by
Must be
completed for
initial licenses
issued starting
Rule
Language in the rule
Acupuncture
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
4/22/2021
R 338.13002
to registration renewals beginning July 2, 2018 and for initial registrations beginning
April 22, 2021
2017
2019 Renewal
2018
2020 Renewal
Athletic Trainer
3-year cycle
2016
2019 Renewal
4/23/2021
R 338.1303
to license renewals beginning 2019 and for initial licenses issued after April 22, 2021.
2017
2020 Renewal
2018
2021 Renewal
Audiology
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
4/23/2021
R 338.1a
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued after April 22, 2021.
2017
2019 Renewal
2018
2020 Renewal
Behavioral Analysts
4-year cycle
2019
2023 renewal
1/7/2024
R 338.1821
for license or registration renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the
promulgation of this rule and for initial licenses or registrations issued 5 or more
years after the promulgation of this rule
2020
2024 renewal
2021
2025 renewal
2022
2026 renewal
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Health Profession
License
Length
If issued or
renewed in
this year
Must
complete
training by
Must be
completed for
initial licenses
issued starting
Rule
Language in the rule
Chiropractic
2-year cycle
2019
2021 Renewal
3/18/2021
R 338.12031
for license renewals beginning with the 2016 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued after March 17, 2021
2020
2022 Renewal
Counseling
3-year cycle
2016
2019 Renewal
3/17/2021
R 338.1751a
to license renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of
this rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this
rule
2017
2020 Renewal
2018
2021 Renewal
Dentistry
3-year cycle
2017
2020 Renewal
1/6/2022
R 338.11271
for license or registration renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after
January 6, 2017, and for initial licenses or registrations issued after January 6, 2022.
2018
2021 Renewal
2019
2022 Renewal
Marriage and Family
Therapy
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
3/18/2021
R 338.7202
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued after March 17, 2021.
2018
2020 Renewal
2019
2021 Renewal
Massage Therapy
3-year cycle
2017
2020 Renewal
3/15/2022
R 338.704
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued after March 14, 2022
2018
2021 Renewal
2019
2022 Renewal
Medicine
3-year cycle
2017
2020 Renewal
12/6/2021
R 338.2413
to license renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of
this rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this
rule
2018
2021 Renewal
2019
2022 Renewal
Midwifery
2-year cycle
2019
2021 Renewal
8/1/2024
R 338.17111
for license or registration renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the
promulgation of this rule and for initial licenses or registrations issued 5 or more
years after the promulgation of this rule.
2020
2022 Renewal
Nursing
2-year cycle
2018
2020 Renewal
1/7/2022
R 338.10105
for license renewals beginning March 31, 2018 and for initial licenses issued after
January 6, 2022
2019
2021 Renewal
2020
2022 Renewal
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Health Profession
License
Length
If issued or
renewed in
this year
Must
complete
training by
Must be
completed for
initial licenses
issued starting
Rule
Language in the rule
Nursing Home
Administrator
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
3/17/2021
R 338.14012
to license renewals after March 17, 2019 and for initial licenses issued on or after
March 17, 2021
2018
2020 Renewal
Occupational Therapy
2-year cycle
2018
2020 Renewal
10/19/2022
R 338.1215
to license renewal beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgate of this
rule and for initial or licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this
rule.
2019
2021 Renewal
2020
2022 Renewal
Optometrist
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
12/21/2021
R 338.303
for license renewals beginning with the 2019 renewal cycle and for an initial license
issued on or after December 21, 2021.
2018
2020 Renewal
Osteopathic Medicine
& Surgery
3-year cycle
2016
2019 Renewal
12/20/2021
R 338.120
to license renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of
this rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this
rule.
2017
2020 Renewal
2018
2021 Renewal
Pharmacist
2-year cycle
2018
2020 Renewal
11/13/2022
R 338.511
for license renewals beginning January 1, 2020 and for initial licenses issued after
November 13, 2022.
2019
2021 Renewal
Pharmacy Technician
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
3/16/2021
R 338.3659
for license renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of
this rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this
rule.
2017
2019 Renewal
Physical Therapy
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
1/6/2022
R 338.7126
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued beginning January 6, 2022
2018
2020 Renewal
2019
2021 Renewal
Physician’s Assistant
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
4/23/2021
R 338.6103
for license renewals beginning with the 2016 renewal cycle and for initial licenses
issued after April 22, 2021
2017
2019 Renewal
2018
2020 Renewal
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Health Profession
License
Length
If issued or
renewed in
this year
Must
complete
training by
Must be
completed for
initial licenses
issued starting
Rule
Language in the rule
Podiatry
3-year cycle
2017
2020 Renewal
1/6/2022
R 338.8102
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licensure
beginning January 6, 2022
2018
2021 Renewal
2019
2022 Renewal
Psychology
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
3/31/2022
R 338.2525
for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle after the promulgation
of this rule and for initial licenses issued after March 30, 2022.
2018
2020 Renewal
2020
2021 Renewal
Respiratory Care
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
3/17/2021
R 338.2201a
to license renewals beginning December 2018 and for initial licenses issued after
March 16, 2021
2017
2019 Renewal
Sanitarians
2-year cycle
2017
2019 Renewal
1/6/2021
R 338.3901a
to registration renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the
promulgation of this rule and for initial or registrations issued 5 or more years after
the promulgation of this rule
2018
2020 Renewal
2019
2021 Renewal
Social Work
3-year cycle
2017
2020 Renewal
12/22/2021
R 338.2929
for license or registration renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the
promulgation of this rule and for initial licenses or registrations issued 5 or more
years after the promulgation of this rule
2018
2021 Renewal
2019
2022 Renewal
Speech Language, Path
2-year cycle
2016
2018 Renewal
3/16/2021
R 338.604
for license renewals beginning with the first renewal after the promulgation of this
rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this rule.
2017
2019 Renewal
2018
2020 Renewal
Veterinary Medicine
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