KitNewCare has launched a free online course to help healthcare professionals reduce the environmental impact of kidney care, offering practical strategies to make clinical practice more sustainable.

The KitNewCare project, committed to fostering sustainability within kidney care, is pleased to announce the launch of its online course titled "An Introduction to Sustainable Kidney Care". This comprehensive training, developed by experts at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH), is now freely available for healthcare professionals worldwide.

"Addressing sustainability in kidney care is essential for improving patient outcomes while preserving our environment" Lucy Brown (CSH)

This online course provides essential knowledge and practical skills, focusing specifically on kidney care sustainability. It highlights key areas such as sustainable clinical practices, strategies to reduce environmental impacts, and actions to minimise the carbon footprint associated with dialysis treatment.

Structured as an interactive, self-paced learning experience, the course aims to equip healthcare professionals with actionable insights to implement immediate changes within their clinical settings. Participants will engage with educational modules, case studies, and evidence-based strategies designed to align patient care excellence with environmental responsibility.

"Addressing sustainability in kidney care is essential for improving patient outcomes while preserving our environment," said Lucy Brown from CSH. "We developed this course to empower professionals to take meaningful actions towards greener healthcare."

The course is accessible through the KitNewCare project's website, providing an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to actively contribute to sustainable development goals within their clinical practices.

Healthcare professionals interested in participating can register and access the course through the following link.

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Contacts

Project coordinator:

Brett Duane - Trinity College Dublin

mailto:brettdu@tcd.ie

Communication Officer:

Cesar G. Crisosto - ICONS

cesar.crisosto@icons.it

Project website: https://kitnewcare.eu/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitnewcare/