Climate Conscious Inhalers Prescribing Course

Dates

• Three 2-hour sessions on May 3, 10, and 17 (Fridays)
• 12pm–2pm EST  (Zoom)
• Complete prerequisite online module, Introduction to Sustainable Health Systems, by May 1

Course Description

Did you know that the most widely-prescribed metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) have a sizable carbon footprint? One hundred doses of a salbutamol inhaler is equivalent to driving up to 170 km! These emissions can be minimized in ways that go hand-in-hand with improving patient care and outcomes.

Join us for the CASCADES Climate Conscious Inhalers Prescribing Course! This three-part virtual course is designed to:

• Provide an overview of the environmental impacts of inhalers
• Explore opportunities and ongoing efforts to enhance the sustainability of inhaler prescribing, dispensing, use, and disposal while maintaining high-quality care
• Familiarize participants with a range of resources designed to support change
• Troubleshoot challenges to implementing change
• Develop an action plan for implementing one or more change ideas

The course is open to individuals involved in the support, delivery, and/or receipt of respiratory care in outpatient, community care, and acute care settings. This includes family physicians and nurse practitioners, specialist physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, IT staff, managers, QI staff, and patient-partners. Teams are encouraged to attend together, but this is not a requirement. There will be approximately 1–2 hours of work assigned between sessions.

This 3 credits-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians for up to 33 Mainpro+ credits.

Prerequisite

The Introduction to Sustainable Health Systems online module (90 mins, free) is a prerequisite to the course and must be completed prior to the first session to participate. Please note that individuals who have attended the Fundamentals Synchronous Course do not need to complete this intro module.

Registration:

https://cascadescanada.ca/event/climate-conscious-inhalers-prescribing-course-may2024/