What you will learn: 

This 60-minute course is part of the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative™ (RFW), a program administered by the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health. RFW is designed to create a more positive and supportive workplace environment by eliminating stigma and supporting recovery. RFW provides education, training, and resources to help managers and individuals implement evidence-based workplace policies, practices, and programs to support employees affected by substance use disorders (SUDs).

After completing this course, learners will be able to: 

• Define substance use disorder as a medical condition and recovery as a process of change.
• Identify the keys to success and potential obstacles for workplace-supported recovery.
• Understand employer perspectives for supporting employees in recovery in the workplace.
• Learn about critical federal and state legal protections for employers and employees in recovery.
• Identify and respond to impairment in the workplace.

Please Note: Employers and employees participating in the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative™ are eligible to access this course at no cost ($25 value). To find out if your organization is participating and receive your individualized access code, contact us. 

Who will benefit: 

• Leadership/Human Resources
• Employees
• Health and Safety

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