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Course Description
Substance abuse problems in the workplace cost businesses worldwide millions of dollars every year. The substance abuse problem in the workplace and its impact on work performance deserves great attention of employers and employees. With a drug-free workplace program the company will deploy rules and define favorable behaviors with regard to the substance abuse problem in the workplace.
This course is designed for employers, managers, employees, small business owners and others who want to learn about substance abuse problems in the workplace.
During this course you will learn why it is important to pay attention to the substance and alcohol abuse problems in the workplace, what the main causes of the problem in the workplace are, how to recognize substance abusers in the workplace and what you can do to prevent and solve substance and alcohol abuse in your company. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own drug-free workplace program.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Importance of a Drug-free workplace
In this lesson you will learn why it is important to pay attention to the substance and alcohol abuse problems in the workplace
Lesson 2: Organizational Causes of Substance and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
To create a drug-free workplace it is very important to be aware of possible causes existing within the company or workplace that can directly or indirectly affect the substance abuse problem.
Lesson 3: Substance and Alcohol Abuse Identification in the workplace
In this lesson first you will learn about substances of abuse and the most common ways they are abused. The second part is about signs common for specific type of substance abused.
Lesson 4: Components of a Drug-free Workplace Program 1
Drug-free workplace policy development is the first step you have to take when you are implementing a drug-free workplace program in your organization.The second component of a drug-free workplace program is employee education.
Lesson 5: Components of a Drug-free Workplace Program 2
The third component of a drug-free workplace is manager education and the fourth component is an employee assistance program.
Lesson 6: Components of a Drug-Free Workplace Program 3
The drug and alcohol testing program in the workplace is the fifth component of a drug-free workplace program.
Optional Certificates Awarded
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Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
Certificate of Academic Excellence
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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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