Substance Use in the Workplace for Managers

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-SUWM

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Discuss specific indicators that an employee has substance use issues.
Recognize your responsibilities as a manager regarding substance use, including the legal aspects of substance use in the workplace.

Outline:

Section 1: Substance Issues at Work

Prevalence and Impact

What Are Substance Issues?

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Organizational Policies

Drug-Free Workplace Programs

Legal Aspects of Substance Use in the Workplace

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Intervention and Support

Assisting an Employee with Substance Issues

Document

Review

Follow Policy

Support

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Hooper Psy.D.

Dr. Hooper is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida with nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. She is the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services at Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center in Indiantown, Florida, where she conducts competency evaluations and risk assessments for the court system. She also has over 10 years of experience providing supportive psychology services in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and independent living centers, as well as providing community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Human Resource Professional; Nurses; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.