AOHC Encore 2024-323 Part 1 Methods for Teaching Health Professionals at all Learning Levels about Climate Change and Health

323 Part 1 Methods for Teaching Health Professionals at all Learning Levels about Climate Change and Health

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The video transcript covers a presentation on the topic of climate change and its health impacts, particularly from an occupational medicine perspective. The speaker emphasizes the importance of educating health professionals at all levels about incorporating climate-related health issues into their work. The course structure includes discussions on visualizing the impact of climate change, building community resilience, creating policy, and managing natural disasters. The speaker also highlights the use of interactive assignments, such as creating climate adaptation plans for specific locations and using modeling software to simulate policy outcomes. Lastly, the speaker addresses the concern of climate anxiety and the importance of instilling confidence and optimism in individuals' ability to make a positive impact. The course aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills to address climate-related health challenges effectively and engage in climate communication.

Keywords

climate change

health impacts

occupational medicine

education for health professionals

community resilience

policy creation

natural disasters management

climate adaptation plans