MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN PHARMACISTS IN SAFE MEDICATION DISPOSAL AND SUSTAINABILITY

About this Module

What you will learn

This micro-credential course equips pharmacy students with essential knowledge in safe medication disposal practices, regulatory frameworks, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with industry partners in advocating for safe medication practices and environmental protection. Key topics include disposal challenges, ethical considerations, and the pharmacist’s role in promoting safe medication disposal and environmental stewardship. Students will be assessed through quizzes and video production, showcasing their ability to engage with the community and promote awareness effectively.

What skills you will gain

Knowledge and Understanding, Interpersonal skills

Total contents and assessments

7 learning activities, and two assessments (Four Quiz and One Short Video)

Module Details

CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 85 days
EFFORT : 2
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

This topic introduces the principles and importance of safe medication disposal, highlighting its role in preventing medication misuse, safeguarding public health, and protecting the environment from pharmaceutical contamination.

This topic explores how pharmacists serve as key advocates for safe medication disposal, ensuring unused or expired medicines are handled responsibly to protect public health and the environment. It covers their responsibilities in educating patients, implementing disposal programs, and collaborating with stakeholders.

This topic examines the ethical principles and regulatory guidelines that shape the safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste, both within Malaysia and at the global level. It highlights the pharmacist’s accountability in upholding legal requirements and ethical standards, ensuring that disposal practices safeguard patient confidentiality, protect the environment, and comply with national and international regulations

This topic addresses the far-reaching impact of improper medication disposal, including risks to public health, environmental contamination, and added burdens on healthcare systems.

This topic outlines the services and strategic approaches used by MyMedisafe to ensure safe management of pharmaceutical waste. It explains MyMedisafe’s community-based disposal model, highlighting its role in providing accessible, responsible, and sustainable medication disposal services that protect public health and the environment while fostering community participation

This topic explores emerging technologies and innovations that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of medication disposal processes. It also examines how pharmacists can harness these tools to enhance communication, foster collaboration with stakeholders, and strengthen community engagement in medication disposal initiatives

This topic highlights best practices and key initiatives by Alpro Pharmacy in promoting and facilitating safe medication disposal. It demonstrates how lessons learned from Alpro’s approach can be adapted to engage stakeholders, build strategic partnerships, and enhance community awareness campaigns that encourage responsible disposal habits

Our Instructor

NUR SABIHA BINTI MD HUSSIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 20 course(s)

DR. HISYAM BIN ABDUL HAMID

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UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 27 course(s)

DR. NOREEN BINTI HUSAIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 30 course(s)

DR. ZAFIRAH LIYANA BINTI ABDULLAH

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 16 course(s)

DR. NORKASIHAN BINTI IBRAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 29 course(s)