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Cannabis and the Workplace

$199.00

Level 1 | Duration: 2 Hours

In this course, you are going to learn about cannabis, its effects on the individual, and the potential impact in the workplace. You will consider medical cannabis, the rights and obligations of employees and employers, and the intervention process as you deal proactively by having a comprehensive drug and alcohol policy.

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Cannabis is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances in the world. The laws on growing, selling, possessing and consuming cannabis vary greatly from one jurisdiction to another. Whatever the law may allow in your area, having employees under the influence of cannabis can create problems for your workplace in terms of safety and lost productivity. In this course, you will learn how to lower the risks and respond to issues that may arise.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what cannabis and other forms of cannabis are and how they are used.
  • Understand how cannabis use affects a person physically, cognitively, and behaviourally.
  • Recognise the signs of cannabis impairment.
  • Define the potential issues cannabis use creates in the workplace.
  • Understand the legal rights of employers and employees with regards to cannabis use in the workplace.
  • Respond to incidents of suspected cannabis use in the workplace.
  • Develop a proactive workplace drug and alcohol policy.
Session Outline

1. Course Overview
2. Drugs and the Workplace
3. Cannabis
4. Workplace Impacts
5. Medical Cannabis
6. How to Intervene
7. Drug and Alcohol Policy
8. Personal Action Plan
9. Recommended Reading List
10. Post-Course Assessment

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