BMC 363 - Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace

Delivery Options Online Asynchronous and Online Hybrid

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Impairment of workers from alcohol and drugs (ie. Cannabis/Marijuana, prescriptions etc) is a major issue in today's workplace. This issue can negatively impact organizations, workers and their families, finances, productivity, client relations, public image, and more. Learn to navigate the evolving legal and social implications of alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace. Gain invaluable hands-on practice applying strategies to address and manage alcohol and drugs in the workplace, from policy and program development to implementing and maintaining an organizational impairment management program.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Create or enhance an impairment management program plan for your organization (or an organization you aspire to work with).
Describe the positive impact that impairment management programs can have on an organization’s finances, employee performance (both on quality and safety) and on employee relations.
Analyze the best way an organization could respond to diverse alcohol and drug abuse issues in a wide variety of industries.
Identify best practices for administering impairment management programs in large, medium and small organizations.
Summarize the evolving social and legal implications of impairment management programs.

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Occupational Health and Safety Advanced Certificate : Core Courses

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BMC 363 - 016

Oct 08, 2024

Online Asynchronous

Available

Online Asynchronous

Oct 08, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024

30.0

Online Asynchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$559.00

Reading List / Textbook

Title: Alcohol & Drugs in the Canadian Workplace - An Employer's Guide to the Law, Prevention and Management of Substance Abuse
Edition: 3rd
Authors: Norm A. Keith
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
ISBN: 978-0433509363

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Ebook available at https://www.campusebookstore.com/EBooks/Book.aspx?ID=9711768.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

BMC 363 - 017

Jul 01, 2025

Online Hybrid

Available

Jul 01, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025

Online Asynchronous

Jul 01, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025

Online Synchronous

7:00PM to 8:00PM

Jul 08, 2025 to Sep 09, 2025

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Online Hybrid

Flat Fee non-credit

$559.00

Reading List / Textbook

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Ebook available at https://www.campusebookstore.com/EBooks/Book.aspx?ID=9711768.

Section Notes

This is an Online Hybrid course with Online Synchronous Sessions held online in real time (Mountain Time).

To fully participate in the classes, students will need: Zoom web conferencing software, an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.