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Rule 21. (1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual who is
seeking registration or is registered shall complete training in identifying victims of
human trafficking that satisfies all of the following:
(a) Training content must cover all the following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in Michigan or 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
department for initial registration, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking
that satisfies the requirements of subrule (1)(a) of this rule and is published in a peer
review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include 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 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 under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training
provider name, and name of training.
(ii) For training completed under 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.
(3) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified in
subrule (1) of this rule apply for registration renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal
cycle and for initial registrations issued after March 17, 2021.
R 338.3923 Examination; adoption.
Rule 23. The department approves and adopts the registered environmental health
specialist/registered sanitarian examination developed by NEHA. The passing score for