Sustainable business and solutions Climate change

Sustainable Healthcare (cross speciality)

This course offers an overview of the complex relationship between human health, climate change and the wider environmental crisis. We describe the ways in which the health system itself is both vulnerable to and contributing to these issues, then explore (using real world case studies) how we can deliver healthcare sustainably, adapt to climate change and what the wider benefits might be.

We considers the leadership role healthcare staff (at any level) can play in providing healthcare for all within planetary boundaries. As healthcare professionals we cannot stand on the sidelines; we have a duty of care to our patients, communities, and the natural world which is our life support system. There are many important ways to make a difference and this course is a starting point.

I am a health professional, why should I book this course?

This course is specifically designed to support healthcare professionals like you to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based practices and enhance your skills and knowledge. By booking this course, you’ll earn valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, ensuring you meet your professional development requirements while improving your expertise. It’s a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, stay ahead in your field, and enhance the quality of care you provide to your patients.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Describe the risks the global environmental crisis presents to human health and healthcare systems.
Describe the contribution of the health sector to the global environmental crisis.
Identify carbon hotspots and understand the basic principles of carbon footprinting and sustainability in quality improvement.
Explain how to deliver healthcare sustainably and how this could help to address existing challenges in the healthcare system.
Apply the principles of sustainability to planning a sustainability project in your workplace.