Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Australia. Considerable attention is given to its effects, unsafe drinking, standard drinks and blood alcohol concentration. Our course also covers other drugs – depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens – and looks into the potential hazards they can cause in the workplace.
Course Introduction:
Topic 1 – Basic knowledge of alcohol and other drugs
Section 1 – Alcohol and its effects
Section 2 – Alcohol and unsafe drinking
Section 3 – Alcohol and standard drinks
Section 4 – Alcohol and blood alcohol concentration
Section 5 – Other depressants
Section 6 – Stimulants
Section 7 – Hallucinogens
Topic 2 – Danger of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace
Section 1 – Work-related hazards of depressants
Section 2 – Work-related hazards of stimulants
Section 3 – Work-related hazards of hallucinogens
Topic 3 – Workplace policies on alcohol and other drugs
Section 1 – Objectives of alcohol and other drugs policies
Section 2 – Fitness for work
Section 3 – Employee assistance programs
Topic 4 – Testing of alcohol and other drugs
Section 1 – Testing regimes
Section 2 – Types of testing
Course Cost
$66 (incl. GST)
Duration
1 hour
Delivery
Online
Intended for
Workplaces that wish to ensure their employees are informed about the dangers of drug and alcohol in the workplace.
Certification
A Certificate of Participation will be emailed at the end of the course.
Additional Info