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Increase nurses’ understanding of the links between impacts of climate change and acute and chronic threats to human health.
Prepare nurses to respond to current and future climate-related health impacts being seen in their practice and educational settings .
U​sing a personal and professional action plan framework, empower nurses to build resilience and take proactive steps against these climate impacts.
Welcome to the Course
Welcome to the Planetary Health course!
DroughtIn this module, we will discuss droughts: how they are related to climate change, and how they impact human health and communities.
FloodingIn this module, we will discuss the impact of climate change on flooding, and the impact that flooding has on public health when it occurs.
Extreme HeatIn this module, we will discuss the causes and health impacts of extreme heat events.
HurricanesCommunicable and Vector-Borne DiseasesWildfireIn this module, we will discuss the impact of wildfire on individuals, communities, and health systems. We will also discuss the ways in which climate change impacts fire danger in areas prone to wildfire.
Nurse ActionsFinal QuizNurses can play a central role in mitigating and adapting to current and future health threats from climate change. This course provides nurses with tailored information about climate change related stressors and how they impact the health of populations and communities around the world. This course will also provide actionable steps, focused primarily on adaptation, that nurses can take to address and prepare for these health impacts at the individual level, the health-system level, and the com
Excellent content relevant to all nurses that have a mind and heart for issues effecting our planet (and health!).