This course will provide learners with an awareness of what alcohol and other drugs are, the health effects drugs and alcohol can cause, the psychology around why people use drugs and alcohol, the impact the use of drugs and alcohol can have on the workplace and how to create a safe workplace.

Aim

To create a safe workplace culture by teaching employees what drugs are, and what effect they can have on their behaviour and on the workplace.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, you will:

• Understand what illegal, prescribed and illicit drugs are
• Know what happens to the body when drugs and alcohol are used
• Understand why people use alcohol and drugs
• Know how a healthy culture with regards to alcohol and drugs can be achieved.

The course is divided into four parts namely:

• Part 1: What alcohol and drugs are.
• Part 2: Health effects associated with using using alcohol and drugs
• Part 3: Maintaining and promoting a safe workplace that is free from alcohol and drugs
• Part 4: Health effects associated with using using alcohol and drugs

This online course for drug and alcohol awareness is designed to be simple to navigate and easy to understand. It will accommodate different learning styles, making it an ideal resource for both individuals and businesses.

It is divided into sections, each of which can be completed at your own pace. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this course will provide you with the knowledge you need to maintain and promote a safe workplace. With clear and concise instructions, it is an essential tool for all your employees in the workplace.

This course is designed for all staff members of an organisation.

This course has been designed to meet Safe Work Australia's requirement for drug and alcohol awareness training in the workplace.

There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course.

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