Sustainable Healthcare

Build resilience to the effects of climate change and develop the principles and strategies necessary for implementing sustainable healthcare practices, contributing to enhanced patient care and organisational success.

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Length

5 modules, accessible at any time

Effort

2-3 hours per week

Price

FREE

Languages

English

Video Transcripts

English

Prerequisites

None

Requirements

An internet connection to access course materials

EXPLORE

the concept of planetary health and

the role of the healthcare sector

DISCUSS THE ROLE

of leadership, advocacy, and policy on

meeting climate health goals

PRACTICE

with

carbon footprint calculations

BECCOME A FORCE

for

positive change in healthcare

Overview

The SDG Academy is pleased to partner with the RCSI School of Population Health to promote this course! Sustainable Healthcare can be accessed through the RCSI website.

Explore how to build resilience to climate change with this free CPD Short Course in Sustainable Healthcare from the RCSI School of Population Health.

Our health is closely linked to the environment. However, climate change is the most significant health threat humanity faces, prompting global health professionals to confront its effects.

Despite the principle of 'do no harm,' healthcare contributes significantly to environmental damage, with estimates indicating that healthcare is responsible for five to seven percent of global environmental harm (Healthcare without Harm, 2019).

Build resilience and develop strategies for implementing sustainable healthcare practices in your fields. Become a force for positive change in healthcare, contributing to enhanced patient care and organisational success.

As a promotional partner, the SDG Academy is pleased to feature this free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on our website. Produced by the RCSI School of Population Health, the course has been crafted by industry experts, ensuring that the content is not only relevant but also rooted in real-world applications.

structure

Interactive videos
Quizzes
Activities

This course is for

Any health professional wishing to learn more about the detrimental effects of healthcare and the sustainable solutions and approaches that can lead to positive change.

Questions?

cpph@rcsi.com

Course logistics and requirements

This course is self-paced. Please note that this course is not owned or facilitated by the SDG Academy.

Certificates

The course is available for free from RCSI. Although this course does not carry credits as per the European Credit Transfer System, it upholds rigorous quality assurance standards to provide an excellent educational experience. The course has been approved by the RCSI Professional Development and Practice Committee and is accredited for CPD points in line with the Irish Medical Council guidelines.

Participants seeking recognition in other jurisdictions should verify the applicability of these CPD points as per their local requirements. Additionally, participants taking this course as part of other educational programmes, such as undergraduate or postgraduate studies, should check with their institutions for academic recognition.