Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace: The Florida Requirement

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to educate health care professionals on impairment in the workplace. Upon completion of this course, the health care professional will be able to: 1. Understand the scope of workplace impairment and recognize risk factors for substance abuse in health care professionals. 2. Identify signs and symptoms of impairment in the workplace. 3. Discuss initiatives to promote safety and provide assistance for those impaired in the workplace. 4. Understand essential steps for reporting workplace impairment based on requirements by Florida law. 5. Describe treatment programs available for health care professionals who have been impaired in the workplace.