Sustainable Kidney Care

Course outline 

This course offers an overview of the complex relationship between human health, climate change and the wider environmental crisis with a focus on kidney disease and kidney care. We describe the ways in which the health system itself, (and kidney care in particular) are both vulnerable to and contributing to these issues, then explore (using real world case studies) how high quality kidney care could be delivered more sustainably and what the wider benefits might be.

We also consider 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, and kidney care in particular, 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 kidney care 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. 

Course structure 

This course is delivered in three parts:

Part I. Self-study online 

Interactive online materials covering all course content, illustrated with case studies, presented in bite-sized modules. The course is flexible to your interests and available time; a condensed version can be completed in under 2 hours using the module summary pages; the full course contains around 8 hours of more in depth study. A discussion forum allows you to reflect on your learning and share thoughts and ideas with fellow learners. A short video on the home page outlines how to navigate the learning platform and obtain your certificate of completion. The learning materials are available to you from the point of booking and for 6 months after your workshop date. You can see a table of contents for the self study materials here. 

Part 2. Live workshop online 

The 4 hour virtual workshop consolidates your understanding of the course materials and then focuses on helping you develop ideas for a sustainability project in your setting; translating your learning into action through small group discussions with CSH experts and colleagues from around the world using the range of resources and tools. A separate certificate of completion is provided for the workshop.

Part 3. Mentoring 

After completing the workshop you are invited to attend our online Sustainable Healthcare Cafés, a friendly, informal setting in which to:

• Reconnect with peers passionate about sustainability
• Get ongoing support for sustainability projects from peers and CSH staff.

The 1 hour cafes occur regularly throughout the year. You are welcome to attend the cafes as many times as you wish. Upcoming dates will be emailed to you after the workshop. You can also receive ongoing peer support by joining one of our Networks.

How much does this course cost?

Prices start from £132

Ready to book?

To book onto one of our courses, please register your details on our learning platform below.