Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training is an engaging and realistic online training course that will give you an awareness of the impact drug and alcohol misuse can have on you, your workplace and society as a whole.
This course is suitable for everybody, as it will help you understand and identify the potential signs and risks of misuse, and offer support to address potential issues.
Can be used as part of an organisation’s Health and Wellbeing Training.
- Developed with Drug and Alcohol Specialists
- Based on government, NHS and ROSPA recommendations
- Instant Online Access – available 24/7
- Certificate upon completion
*Annual price per unit unless stated otherwise
£25.00
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About the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Online Training Course
This Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees course will give you an understanding of the potential health, legal, social and financial impact of drug and alcohol misuse to yourself and your workplace.
The course offers practical and informative ways to help identify and reduce the risks associated with drug and alcohol misuse, and offers resources and support.
Aims of the course
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the different reasons why people take drugs, and the impacts of drug and alcohol misuse
- Understand the legislation that protects the health and safety of employees and how this relates to drug and alcohol misuse
- Explain alcohol misuse in the context of the workplace
- Know where to get information and support
Who is this online training course for?
This course is appropriate for anyone who would benefit from an increased awareness of drug and alcohol misuse and the impacts this can have on the workplace.
We also offer a more detailed Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Managers course which also gives in-depth strategies and practical tips for managing risk.
Course content
1Introduction
The course begins by looking at the many different reasons why people may use drugs (both legal and illegal) and the definitions of drug abuse.
The impacts of drug and alcohol misuse in different contexts are explained including the impact on the workplace, the impact on health, and the impact on society. Recent statistics are provided so you can relate your training to real life situations.
The chapter concludes by explaining why this training is being provided and emphasises the importance of understanding and addressing drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace.
2Understanding Types of Drugs
The main three categories of drugs and their effects are explored in this chapter (depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants) with detailed information and examples of the key effects of these drugs, and their risks to mental health and physical health given in each section.
You will also be shown information about polydrug use – the additional risks that may occur when drugs are combined.
The more commonplace drugs such as alcohol, smoking, caffeine and image and performance enhancing drugs are also covered in this chapter.
3The Law and Your Legal Responsibilities
This chapter looks at the legislation associated with drugs and alcohol and how this is relevant to the workplace. The law relating to alcohol, drugs and smoking (for you and your place of work) are covered in details. Information about units of alcohol and drink-driving limits are discussed.
Real life case studies are included in this chapter to help you reflect on the implications of alcohol and drug use on the workplace and how they affect people’s their ability to do their job.
4Mitigating the Issue
This chapter explains what you should expect from your organisation’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, and the information this should incorporate.
Risk Assessments and information about drug testing are also explained.
You’ll be given information to support you in the workplace and allow you to reflect on whether your organisation promotes health and wellbeing.
5Assessment
To complete the course, you’ll take a short short assessment comprising of a series of questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the course.
You may also like to take a look at our range of Health and Wellbeing Courses including Mental Health Awareness Training and our Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Managers online course.
Ready-to-go online training
Our course modules are ready-to-go and you could be up and running in a matter of minutes. If you’re still unsure, learn more about the benefits of RealSense’s ready-to-go online training or simply ask us for a demo. We can help you get started and remember our support team are always on hand if you need them.
What do you get?
Our course(s), designed by topic specialists, are simple and easy to use and can be completed at a learner’s own pace and at a time that suits them. The course(s) are available via our learning platform, Activbase, which provides 24/7 access to learning resources and digital training records. Certificates are available upon completion of courses.
When purchasing for larger groups of people, our simple onboarding process can help setup the Activbase platform to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
For further information, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions, or if you would like a quote, a chat through your training requirements or just need some technical help then our team are here to help. Contact us today.
How is it delivered?
Modules are delivered via our online learning platform, Activbase or available in alternative formats for use on a customer’s own Learning Management System (LMS). Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email from RealSense confirming your purchase followed by a separate email from our Activbase Learning Platform with details on how to access your course(s). Access is available 24/7 for the duration of your license. Customers requiring a different course format e.g. SCORM for use on their own LMS, please contact us with your requirements.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees
Upon successful completion, a certificate of achievement is available and or automatically added to a learner’s digital record.
Digital certificate(s) – print, download, store
A certificate includes the learner’s name, course title, completion score / result, completion date and any marks of approval, accreditation authorities, and or distribution partners. It can be downloaded, stored or printed.
Learning records
When using our platform Activbase, learning records are available 24/7 for review, tracking progress and access to certificates. Records contain details of sessions including progress, attempts and results. This and additional data such as associated CPD, standards and qualifications are logged and available for information insights and management reporting – a powerful resource for tracking compliance as well as monitoring learning pathways.
Please note: when accessing the course via standalone media or 3rd party systems, you will need to check those systems log learning activity appropriate to your training needs.
What they say…
Take a look at what organisations say about some of our online learning solutions
“Excellent Course well presented, plenty of content and easy to follow.”
Scottish Water
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M Group Services
“Realsense are extremely knowledgeable, authentic, flexible but most of all they listen to the specific requirements of their clients. Realsense pride themselves on knowing their clients and provide full customisation of courses. The menopause awareness programme designed for organisations to support their employees is a game-changer.”
Menopause 360
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“RealSense proved to be helpful, responsive and supportive throughout… a very satisfactory innovative product design to meet customer need.”
Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers
“This e-learning training package is now even more flexible and easy-to-use, making it an excellent resource to assist employers in complying with fire safety legislation.”
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Product Specification
This module is designed to operate on industry standard multimedia PC compatible computers / laptops and or mobile devices with a suitable processor e.g. 2.0GHz Intel or AMD Processor, 4GB RAM or higher. A good reliable internet connection is required of at least 3Mb+/sec.
HTML5
Windows: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or later
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Articulate Mobile Player in Android OS 4.4 or later (optimized for tablets)
Video-based Courses
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HTML5
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Screen Readers
Windows: NVDA, JAWS 16 or later
Mac: VoiceOver
iPhone: VoiceOver
iPad: VoiceOver
Android: TalkBack
Accessibility Guidelines
Storyline 360 output supports Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and Revised Section 508 standards. Click here for a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®).
SCORM / AICC LMS
Our standard courses conform to SCORM / AICC (and TinCan) e-learning standards and have been successfully delivered on over 30 different learning management systems worldwide.
Activbase Online
Activbase is our own simple and easy to use learning platform for administrating, distributing and managing training. Our video based courses are streamed via our Activbase platform.
Other Devices
Most of our products are available on devices including Tablet, iPAD, smartphone or deliverable via media such as CD-ROM, USB memory stick and more. Let us know what you need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Pre-sale - Have a question about price, discounts, customising, demos, access?
Q: How do I access the online learning course?
A: The course is accessed via our own Activbase learning platform, or can be made available as a SCORM object for you to upload to your own Learning Management System.
Q: What if I would like to add or change some of the content to make it more specfic to my organisation?
A: We can swiftly tailor courses to suit your specific training needs. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements and request a quote.
Q: Is it possible to arrange a demo?
A: Yes, of course. If you would like to have a demo of a course or the Activbase Learning Platform then simply contact our team who will be able to arrange a demo for you.
Q: I represent an organisation with lots of employees we would like to train. Can your solution manage that? How much will it cost? Is there a discount when buying for a large workforce?
A: Our digital learning solutions are suitable for small, medium and large organisations. The solution is scalable so you can purchase for an individual or for a large organisation. We have an affordable pricing structure with discounts available for larger volumes. Simply let us know what courses you would like, how many employees you wish to train and we can tailor a package to suit your specific training needs. Simply ask us for a quote.
What is Activbase?
Activbase is a simple and easy to use Learning Management System (LMS) from RealSense that you can use to access your online learning courses. It provides hosting, administration, distribution and tracking of learning activities from a single cloud based platform. Find out more about the features and benefits of Activbase.
Using our courses - Technical query? Forgotten my password?
Q: I have a technical issue, what should I do?
A: That’s an easy one. Please contact us. You can get in touch via our online form, email our support team or call your account manager or our technical support team today.
Q: I have forgotten my password, what should I do?
A: If you have forgotten or lost your Activbase password, you can request a password reset through our learning platform, Activbase.
Records and certificates - Is the course accredited? What if i fail? Can I download my certificate?
Q: Is the course accredited?
Most of our courses are accredited by relevant authorities / approval bodies applicable to the course such as CPD, RoSPA or IIRSM. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any specific standard / approval requirements.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
All courses come with a certificate of achievement in recognition of completing the course successfully. A digital record is stored with each learner’s history and certificates are available for access and download.
Q: What if I fail my course?
If you do not achieve the pass rate for the course then you will be given the opportunity to review the training content and attempt the assessment again. With some of the video based courses, the course may be locked on a third failed attempt, subject to a review by your organisation administrator of a member of the RealSense support team.
I have another question, can you help?
If you cannot find the answer to your question here or in our detailed Frequently Asked Questions, then please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We are here to help answer your queries, help get you started and make sure you are maximising our digital learning solutions throughout.
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