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Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders in Healthcare Environments for Office and Facilities Employees
Promote safety and well-being by addressing substance use risks in the workplace.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 9 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 9 Lessons · 22m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Substance use disorders can lead to accidents, reduced productivity, and serious health risks. In this Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders in Healthcare Environments course, you’ll learn how drug and alcohol misuse affects both individuals and workplace safety. This course explores how different substances—such as alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and marijuana—affect the body and behavior, and how their misuse can endanger coworkers.
You’ll also review workplace policies, testing procedures, and employee rights, so you understand how organizations manage these risks fairly and effectively. Prevention strategies, including education, proper reporting, and employee assistance programs, will be highlighted as key tools for creating a safe, supportive workplace.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to recognize warning signs, follow company policy, and support efforts to keep your workplace drug- and alcohol-free, ensuring a healthier and more productive environment for all employees.
What You'll Learn
- Identify common substances—such as alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and marijuana—that can lead to misuse and their effects on the body, behavior, and the workplace
- Recognize behavioral and performance-related warning signs of substance use disorders
- Apply company policies and procedures for handling suspected substance misuse, including testing procedures and employee rights
- Explain prevention strategies and support resources, including education, proper reporting, and employee assistance programs
- Demonstrate how to respond appropriately when a coworker appears impaired
Key Takeaways
- Substance use disorders can lead to accidents, reduced productivity, and serious health risks in the workplace.
- Different substances, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and marijuana, affect the body and behavior and can endanger coworkers.
- Workplace policies, testing procedures, and employee rights help organizations manage substance misuse risks fairly and effectively.
- Prevention strategies such as education, proper reporting, and employee assistance programs are key tools for creating a safe, supportive workplace.
- Recognizing warning signs and following company policy supports a healthier, more productive, drug- and alcohol-free environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for office and facilities employees in healthcare environments who need to understand how drug and alcohol use disorders affect individuals and workplace safety.
What substances does the course cover?
It covers substances such as alcohol and other depressants, opioids, stimulants, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana, and explains how their misuse affects the body and behavior.
What skills will I gain?
You'll learn to recognize warning signs of substance use disorders, apply company drug and alcohol policies, explain prevention strategies and support resources, and respond appropriately when a coworker appears impaired.
Does the course explain workplace policies and employee rights?
Yes. It reviews workplace policies, testing procedures, and employee rights so you understand how organizations manage these risks fairly and effectively.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover substances that are often misused; marijuana, alcohol and other depressants; opioids, stimulants and over-the-counter drugs; how people develop a substance use disorder; physical drug dependency and prevention; drug and alcohol policies; and recovering from a substance use disorder.
