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Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Antimicrobials Course – Level 3

“Integrated Antimicrobial Awareness Activity: Campaigns, Brochures, Group

Challenges, and Real-Life Assignments”

This multifaceted educational activity was designed to raise student awareness and deepen
understanding of antibiotic resistance and appropriate antimicrobial use through a variety of
interactive components. Students participated in awareness campaigns, created informative
brochures, engaged in team-based challenges, and completed individual real-world
assignments—each tailored to develop scientific literacy, communication skills, and applied
knowledge.

As part of the video-based awareness designed to foster teamwork and strengthen
campaign, students—organized into self- peer-to-peer communication. These interactive
selected groups of 5–7 from their assigned lab tasks helped students consolidate their
sections—researched the misuse of antibiotics, knowledge and simulate real-world problem-
including overuse, incorrect prescriptions, and solving environments—essential skills for
self-medication. They produced short future healthcare professionals.
educational videos offering practical advice for
families and communities on how to prevent For the individual assignment, each student
antibiotic resistance and promote public health. investigated common disinfectants used in
These videos also highlighted current scientific their daily environments (labs, hospitals,
discoveries, such as emerging antibiotics, homes). This task bridged the gap between
alternative treatments, and preventive theoretical instruction and practical
strategies. Students received continuous application, encouraging learners to connect
feedback throughout the process to ensure pharmacological principles with everyday
message clarity and scientific accuracy. healthcare practices. Overall, this activity not
only enhanced students’ understanding of
In the brochure component, each group antibiotic resistance and clinical pharmacology
selected a specific antibiotic and conducted in- but also improved their communication,
depth research using credible medical sources. research, teamwork, and real-world analytical
Students explored its clinical applications, skills, making it a comprehensive and
mechanism of action, side effects, dosage impactful learning experience.
forms, and common brand names, organizing
the content into visually engaging, educational
leaflets. This exercise developed their abilities
to synthesize complex information and
communicate it effectively in a clear and
appealing format. Additionally, students took
part in collaborative group challenges,

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