Climate change and elderly in Healthcare: Planning and applying solutions (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

• To analyse existing responses and solutions of climate change effects on health
• To be able to plan and implement solutions in practical settings in context of health and social care
• To co-create the value of a climate adaptation strategy in health and social care organizations
• To appraise the older person's needs regarding climate adaptation
• To organize potential partners, having contact networks and knowledge of existing resources
• Analyze innovative solutions, focusing on the underlying processes and methodologies that drive innovation
• Identify existing responses and solutions addressing climate adaptation in older people
• Apply problem-solving strategies, decision-making processes and interprofessional teamwork strategies
• Quantify the change, measure the impact of sustainable strategies and interpret results.

Content

MC12 equips learners with the tools to analyse innovative solutions and their methodologies, focusing on climate adaptation for older people. Through case studies and real-world examples, participants will explore existing responses, learn to quantify change, and measure the impact of sustainable strategies. The course emphasizes problem-solving and decision-making in the context of interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing learners to design and implement tailored solutions to address the unique challenges faced by older people due to climate change.

Teaching methods

Independent online studies

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 hours of study