Partner

This micro-credential was developed in partnership with industry experts, NorthStream Safety & Rehab.

NorthStream Safety & Rehab delivers trusted occupational testing and compliance solutions that keep your workforce healthy, safe, and productive. From drug and alcohol testing to medical exams at a clinic or on‑site services, case management, emergency response staffing solutions and expert consultation or training programs, we provide fast, reliable support tailored to your industry needs.

Learn more at northstreamsafety.ca.



This initiative was made possible through Ontario Cannabis Store's Social Impact Fund.

This micro-credential provides a comprehensive introduction to cannabis and its impact in the workplace. It covers the science of cannabis, including key cannabinoids, product types, and methods of consumption, and explains how these influence physical and cognitive functioning.

Learners will explore how cannabis interacts with the body, its detectability, and its potential short- and long-term effects on health, behavior, and decision-making. The course also highlights the differences between medical and non-medical use, along with the challenges related to impairment and testing.

In addition, the micro-credential examines the legal framework in Canada, including federal and provincial regulations, as well as workplace responsibilities such as disclosure, accommodation, privacy, and safety.

Finally, it focuses on workplace expectations, especially in safety-sensitive roles, covering topics like fitness for duty, professional conduct, drug testing, reporting procedures, and available support systems. By the end, learners will be prepared to make informed and responsible decisions while understanding their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Define key terms related to cannabis, including major cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, CBC)

  • Describe different cannabis product formats and methods of consumption

  • Explain how cannabis interacts with the human body and brain

  • Describe the short- and long-term effects of cannabis on physical and cognitive functioning

  • Apply knowledge of cannabis effects to identify potential impacts on workplace performance and safety

  • Differentiate between medical and non-medical cannabis use in workplace contexts

  • Analyze legal requirements and workplace responsibilities related to cannabis use

  • Evaluate workplace scenarios to make safe, responsible, and compliant decisions

Curriculum

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement

    3. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Help & Contact Information

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information

    3. Micro-credential Overview

    4. Learning Outcomes & Goals

    5. Modes of Learning

    1. Understanding Cannabis and Your Career

    1. Thank you

    2. Before you go...

    3. Congratulations!

About this course

  • Free
  • Developed in partnership with NorthStream Safety & Rehab
  • Content last updated 2026