Accredited online course
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.
Course description
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK. The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs. Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions. The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills. Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.
What you will learn
- Understand the scale of drug and alcohol abuse and recognise the signs of misuse leading to effects on the employee and the workplace.
- Recognise your legal positions and recognise an effective policy will help to address employees with an addiction problem.
- Define best practice in an effective policy to address your company position on drug and alcohol abuse and what help is available.
- Identify the 4 step process in regards to dealing with individuals with alcohol issues.
Who it is for
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.
Why online learning works
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Course content
- 1Statistics and Signs of Misuse Awareness
- 2Illegal Drugs Part 1 Awareness
- 3Illegal Drugs Part 2 Awareness
- 4Alcohol Misuse Awareness
- 5Company Best Practice Part 1 Awareness
- 6Company Best Practice Part 2 Awareness
- 7Company Best Practice Part 3 Awareness
- 8Drug Treatment Services and Further Support Awareness
Approved by
Institute of Hospitality
IIRSM
CPD Certification Service
System requirements
- Browserup to date web browser
- Videoup to date video drivers
- Memory1Gb or more RAM
- Download speedbroadband, 3Mb or more