Teaching the health impacts of climate change in many American higher education programs
Teaching the health impacts of climate change in many American higher education programs
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DOI：
10.1108/ijshe-04-2018-0062
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发表时间：
2019-01-07
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3.1
通讯作者：
Lavey, Warren G.
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作者：
Lavey, Warren G.
目的 气候变化是当今全球健康面临的最大威胁，它对许多学科的专业人士提出了挑战。大多数美国大学课程都缺乏涉及气候变化导致的死亡和疾病上升的课程。因此，卫生和其他学科的毕业生在为受气候变化影响的世界提供服务方面准备不足。他们还缺乏有效传达这一变革性发展的培训。大学应该填补这一空白，本文旨在为气候相关健康影响（CRHE）的教学方法提供指导。设计/方法论/途径 三种分析指导大学 CRHE 课程。首先，考虑当前从业者对他们面临的挑战和学员能力的观察。其次，确定大学项目在这些能力方面的认证标准之间的差距。第三，借鉴美国重点大学的创新课程。研究结果 医疗保健服务、公共卫生、社会工作、城市规划、土木工程、法律和其他专业领域的领先从业者协会呼吁对学生进行 CRHE 培训。相比之下，大多数大学课程的认证机构都没有指定此类课程和能力。 2016-2017 年美国一所主要公立大学的四项课程培养了 CRHE 知识、改善专业服务的技能、对专业责任的认识和沟通能力。原创性/价值 这项研究以气候变化和高等教育可持续发展的建议为基础，重点关注健康影响，发现健康科学内外许多项目和认证标准的差距，并从创新产品中吸取经验教训。
Purpose Climate change is the greatest threat to global health today and it challenges professionals in many disciplines. Most American university programs lack courses covering the rising deaths and illnesses from climate change. Consequently, graduates in health and other disciplines are underprepared for providing services in a world affected by climate change. They also lack the training to communicate this transformative development effectively. Universities should fill this gap and this paper aims to provide guidance on approaches to teaching climate-related health effects (CRHE). Design/methodology/approach Three analyses guide university coursework on CRHE. First, consider what current practitioners observe about the challenges they face and capability of trainees. Second, identify gaps in accreditation standards for university programs regarding these competencies. Third, draw lessons from innovative courses at a major American university. Findings Leading associations of practitioners in healthcare services, public health, social work, urban planning, civil engineering, law and other professions call for training students on CRHE. In contrast, accreditation bodies for most university programs fail to specify such curricula and competencies. Four offerings at a major American public university in 2016-2017 developed knowledge of CRHE, skills to improve professional services, appreciation of professional responsibilities and communication competencies. Originality/value Building on recommendations for climate change and sustainability in higher education, this study focuses on health effects, finds gaps in many programs and accreditation standards within and outside health sciences and draws lessons from innovative offerings.