Sustainability in Healthcare – S.A.S.

In a world where environmental and social challenges are increasingly apparent, sustainability within the healthcare sector has become an urgent necessity. This university micro-credential, developed in collaboration with the Health Service of Navarre, will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to integrate responsible practices within hospitals, health centres, and other institutions in the sector, ensuring a balance between quality care and environmental preservation.

Modality: in-person
Credits: 3 ECTS (30 class hours)
Registration First Edition: from 17/03/2025 to 19/04/2024
Fees: € 330 | Fee with discounts: € 99 (Check conditions)
First Edition - Cancelled
Second Edition - Teaching dates: from 14/10/2025 to 18/11/2025 - Complete
Third Edition - Teaching dates: from 15/10/2025 to 19/11/2025 - Open

Financiado por UE, Gobierno de España, Gobierno de Navarra, UPNA

This course is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda..

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Collaborations: health Department - Government of Navarre.

The Public University of Navarre’s Micro-credential in Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector – S.A.S. is designed to train professionals in integrating sustainable practices within the healthcare field..

Through lectures and the completion of a group project, you will learn to identify the fundamental principles of sustainability, analyse key sources of information, and understand their impact on the management of healthcare services and/or resources. Furthermore, you will acquire knowledge of the environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with sustainability in healthcare. Additionally, you will develop the skills necessary to design innovative projects that promote sustainable practices aligned with the goals of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Strategy of Navarre 2030..

Places: 26
Language: Spanish
Teaching Location: Arrosadia Campus (UPNA)

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Strategy for Sustainable Development. 2030 Agenda and Strategy in Navarre.
Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector. The Case of the Hospital Complex of Navarre.
The Green Economy. Economic Sustainability.
Social Sustainability. Social Cohesion. Human Rights Treaties.
Methodology for the Analysis of Public Policy Sustainability in Navarre.
Project applied to the health area.

Admission profile:

Professionals of the Health Service of Navarre, Public Health Institute of Navarre and/or Health Department who are between 25 and 64 years old at the start of the course.

If, after the admission process, there are still available spots, individuals under 25 or over 64 years old - at the start of the course - who meet the profile and access requirements may be admitted. These places will be assigned strictly in order of registration until the quota is filled.

Access requirements:

High School Diploma, Intermediate Vocational Training Certificate, or equivalent. (EQF level 4).
Responsible declaration confirming compliance with the required candidate profile, including a brief description. Download here the document, complete it, and attach it to your application.

Admission criteria:

Once the profile and access requirements are met, admission is by order of registration, ensuring proportional representation of all professional areas targeted by the programme.

Once the training has started, the final list of admitted participants will be published.

Outcomes

To identify the fundamental principles of sustainability and their application within the healthcare sector, including the associated environmental, social, and economic challenges.
To recognise relevant sources of information, their content, and their influence on the sustainability of the healthcare system.
To design an innovative project that promotes socially and/or environmentally sustainable practices in the management of healthcare resources and/or services.
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Training goals

Develop awareness of the importance of sustainability.
Recognise mechanisms for improving sustainability within the healthcare sector.
Develop projects aimed at enhancing sustainability in one or more aspects of the healthcare system.

Academic Management: E duardo Sánchez Iriso, Associate Professor (tenured) of the Department of Economics of Public University of Navarre.
Academic Co-Direction: Ana Isabel Salcedo Condón, head of the Administration Service of the Professional Development and Participation Service of the Professionals Directorate of the Health System of Navarre.

UPNA Faculty Collaborations:
- Nuria Osés Eraso: Department of Economics of Public University of Navarre.
- Eduardo Sánchez Iriso: Department of Economics of Public University of Navarre.
- Nacho Yanguas Bayona: Department of Economics of Public University of Navarre.
External Collaborators:
- Milagros Larrayoz Dutrey, Director of Economic Management and General Services at the Hospital Complex of Navarre.
- Montserrat de la Fuente Hurtado,Coordinator of the Social and Health Assistance Plan of the Section for Humanisation, Assurance and Interdepartmental Coordination of the General Directorate of Health of Government of Navarre.
- Luis Antonio Tarrafeta Sayas, Director of the Planning, Coordination, Innovation and Assessment of Public Policies of the Department for Presidency and Equality of Government of Navarre.
- Ignacio Lopez-Goñi, Professor of Microbiology, lecturer at University of Navarre and Director of the Science Museum University of Navarre.
- Ainhoa Pérez Artola,Technical Engineer of the Technical Office Unit of the Infrastructures Service of the Hospital Complex of Navarre.
- María Ruiz Castellano, Head of the Assistance Service of Internal Medicine of the Assistance Sub-Directorate for Hospital and Urgent Processes of the Hospital Complex of Navarre.
- María Teresa Sarobe Carricas,Head of the Assistance Service of Pharmacy of the Assistance Sub-Directorate for Outpatient and Diagnostic Care of the Hospital Complex of Navarre.
- Maite Zufía Arbilla, Head of the Section of Strategic Planning of the Planning, Coordination, Innovation and Assessment of Public Policies of the Department for Presidency and Equality of Government of Navarre.
- Paco Sanchez Moreno, CIO and co-founding partner of Hotelaterlier
- Celia Salinas Sole, GIS and Teledection Technician, researcher.

Timetable of the Second Edition: Monday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Timetable of Third Edition: Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Opening subject to full enrolment in the previous edition).
The room will be notified by e-mail to the participants before the course begins.

The final grade will be determined based on the following weightings:

Final multiple-choice exam: 30 %
Oral presentation: 70 %

Obtaining the microcredential is subject to passing the enrolled ECTS credits, in accordance with Article 27 of the Regulations Governing UPNA's Own Degree Programmes

Standard Tuition Fee: € 330

Refer to the public fees for UPNA's Own Degrees for information on applicable exemptions

Tuition fee with a discount:

€ 99 - 70% funded by European Funds for admitted participants who are between 25 and 64 years old at the start of the course.
€ 0 -Additional 30% funded by Government of Navarre for individuals who meet the admission profile and are between 25 and 64 years old at the start of the course.

Tuition aid grant procedure

Check here the procedure to be granted aids to see whether you meet the eligibility criteria for financial aid during the registration process.
Grants are only available to individuals whose tuition is not funded by any entity.

This microcredential is standalone and is not linked to any other academic programme.