Drug and Alcohol Policy Training

⏱️ 20 minutes

Drug and Alcohol Policy Training

Drug and Alcohol Policy Training Course

Drug and alcohol policy training explains your company's policies and what they mean for employees on the job, emphasizing safety, legal compliance, and individual responsibility.

The Drug and Alcohol Policy Training from Smarter Risk is a 100% online course that helps employees understand why policies exist, who they apply to, what substances and behaviors are prohibited, and how testing procedures work.

Participants learn about employee, supervisor, and company responsibilities, including prescription medication rules and zero-tolerance situations. The training covers when and how drug and alcohol testing occurs, consequences of policy violations, and available Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources and confidentiality protections.

This training is designed for all employees who need to understand workplace drug and alcohol policies and maintain fitness for duty standards. After completing the course, employees receive immediate certification and clear understanding of expectations for maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. Organizations benefit by having informed employees who understand policy requirements and know where to access support resources when needed.

What You’ll Learn

  • Policy Purpose and Scope - Understand why drug and alcohol policies exist and who they apply to
  • Employee Responsibilities - Learn individual obligations for maintaining fitness for duty
  • Supervisor Responsibilities - Understand management’s role in policy enforcement and support
  • Prohibited Substances - Identify banned substances and behaviors in the workplace
  • Prescription Medication Rules - Navigate proper use of prescribed medications at work
  • Testing Procedures - Understand when, how, and why drug and alcohol testing occurs
  • Violation Consequences - Learn about disciplinary actions and zero-tolerance situations
  • Employee Assistance Programs - Access confidential support resources and help options

Course Details

Duration: 20 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • All employees subject to drug and alcohol policies
  • New hires during orientation
  • Supervisors and managers
  • Safety-sensitive position employees
  • Employees returning from violations
  • Anyone needing policy refresher training

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training required for compliance?
Yes. This training helps organizations meet legal requirements for drug and alcohol policy communication and employee awareness.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. Also all progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training, and all course progress can be reset each year.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status and quiz scores.

Does this cover prescription medications?
Yes. The training includes guidelines for proper use of prescription medications in the workplace.

Get Started

Drug and Alcohol Policy Training is included with the Intelligent Plan.

  1. Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
  2. Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
  3. Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
  4. Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.

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