Focuses on an introduction to planetary health and environmental sustainability practices for the health care professional. Emphasis will be on the sustainable development goals and inter-professional action with an integration of topics such as systems thinking, movement building, health equity and social justice. More specialized topics will include interconnection with nature, local conditions (socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental), and sustainability actions in health care settings. Note: This course is hybrid to NURS 805 Environmental Sustainability in Health Care. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Focuses on an introduction to planetary health and environmental sustainability practices for the health care professional. Emphasis will be on the sustainable development goals and inter-professional action with an integration of topics such as systems thinking, movement building, health equity and social justice. More specialized topics will include interconnection with nature, local conditions (socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental), and sustainability actions in health care settings. Note: This course is hybrid to NURS 805 Environmental Sustainability in Health Care. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.