University of Colorado Anschutz – Diploma in Climate Medicine – Community Resilience Certificate
Hybrid Learning including asynchronous online content (35 hours), virtual sessions (9 hours), and in-person education (2 days).
The economic and structural forces driving climate change also powerfully influence public health, health equity, and the social determinants of health. This course equips clinicians and health leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to understand and influence the policies and systems shaping community health at the individual, local, and regional levels. Participants will explore how decisions around transportation, the built environment, and energy directly affect health outcomes, vulnerability, and resilience. Through expert-led instruction and perspectives from community leaders, learners will gain practical skills in policy analysis, public messaging, and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, including the development of policy briefs and strategies for effective engagement. By centering collaboration, co-production, and environmental justice, this course prepares health professionals to translate evidence into action and lead meaningful change in the communities they serve.
Cost: $2900-$3850
View Offer chevron_rightKey Features
- Introduction to public health infrastructure, policy, and climate resilience with guidance from regional and national experts.
- Insights on strategies to decarbonize the electrical grid and achieve Net Zero goals.
- Case studies demonstrating real-world applications of city and state level climate action plans.
- Tips for tracking environmental health legislation.
- Training in media communication, featuring interactive sessions with Burness on message development.
- Scheduled adjacent to Our Planet, Our Health: 2026 Climate Action Convention, a collaborative gathering focusing on planetary health and climate action.
Topics Covered
- Cost of Climate Change
- Electric Grid Decarbonization
- Energy Transition
- Transportation Policy
- Heat Resilience
- Water Policy
- Built Environment Policy
- Energy Policy
- Local and National Climate Policy
- Nature-based Solutions
- Environmental Justice
- Regional Climate Reports
- City-Level Climate Action
- State-Level Climate Action
- Federal Policy Updates
- Climate & Health Adaptation Plans
- Measuring Community Resilience
- Climate Adaptation Planning
- Health Advocacy
- Roadmaps for Net Zero
- Climate Action Plans
- Professional Planners
- Policy Writing and Policy Mapping
- Citizen Initiatives
- Subnational Emissions Action
- Environmental Justice Case Study
- Health Professionals in Elected Office
- Tracking Environmental Legislation
- Community Health Case Study
- Political Advocacy for Health Professionals
- Disinformation
- Message and Media Training
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of public health infrastructure and public health policy through an introduction to subnational and national experts in climate resilience.
- Understand how to transform community-built environments and public health infrastructure (water, air, energy systems, built-environments) to be healthy and resilient to the climate demands of the 21st century and beyond.
- Review community health, population health, and quality improvement (QI) approaches that can promote environmental health justice.
- Demonstrate strong environmental health communication, advocacy, and policy skills through interactive workshops.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for healthcare providers from all disciplines and specialties.
Additional credit info
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™️. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and Climate & Health Program at University of Colorado School of Medicine. The WMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Participants also earn a microcredential issued by the University of Colorado.