Sustainable Respiratory Care
Course outline
This course offers an overview of the relationship between human health and the climate and ecological crises, with a focus on respiratory health. It describes how the health system is vulnerable to, but also contributes to, climate change and ecological degradation, examines the specific contribution of inhalers to carbon emissions and other environmental impacts and explores (using real world case studies) how to develop a more sustainable approach to respiratory healthcare whilst maintaining or improving quality of care. The course also highlights the leadership role healthcare staff can play in the transformation towards a system that works 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.
How will this help my organisation?
CSH courses are not just about increasing knowledge and skills in sustainable healthcare. They are unique in supporting participants to plan and implement a real-world sustainability project in their workplace, with ongoing mentoring provided through our sustainable healthcare Cafes. Training a group of key staff maximises the outcomes and impact from your investment, by creating a cohort of empowered individuals who can support each other to be catalysts for change across your organisation. Staff trained through CSH will make a practical and direct contribution to delivery of your sustainability, green or decarbonisation plan.
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 respiratory 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 respiratory 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 block booking this course cost?
Sustainable Healthcare courses including SusQI block booking prices
Technical courses block booking prices
Commissioned courses and closed workshops
We can provide an exclusive course for your organisation with a closed workshop to train your staff together, facilitating network building across your organisation. These courses can be tailored to address your specific learning requirements and local issues.
If you have any questions at all or require any more information, please contact our dedicated education team.