Ottawa – In 2023, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum commissioned a research study called Understanding Substance Use Among Apprentices in the Skilled Trades. The purpose of the study was to better understand the lived experiences of apprentices and tradespeople. Some of the study’s key findings will be discussed in this course. The course aims to raise awareness about the impacts of stigma and the importance of a healthy and safe workplace.
This free course is part of a three-course series on substance use in the trades. You may also be interested in Substance Use in the Trades: Harm Reduction and Substance Use in the Trades: Supporting Your Well-being.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the reported effects of substance use
- Recognize the impacts of stigma
Average time to complete this course is approximately 15 minutes.
Target Audience
This course is recommended for workers in the trades and is also suitable for workers in organizations of all sizes, across all industries and occupations.
Prerequisite
None
Certificate of Completion
This course is offered free of charge to promote awareness of the topic only, and a certificate of completion is not provided.
System Requirements
This course is delivered online. View the minimum system requirements to take this course.
Review Process
CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.