MAKASSAR – The Pharmacy Study Program of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, organized a Kuliah Kerja Nyata Profesi (KKN-P) orientation session for students as part of their preparation for community service activities. The event featured Apt. Brunobras Benny Ricardo, S.Si., M.M., a Public Health Center (Puskesmas) practitioner, who shared insights and experiences regarding primary healthcare services and the role of pharmaceutical personnel in supporting community health.

The orientation aimed to enhance students’ readiness for the various situations they may encounter during their KKN-P activities. In addition to gaining an understanding of primary healthcare systems, students were introduced to community health needs and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in delivering quality healthcare services.

During his presentation, Apt. Brunobras Benny Ricardo explained that pharmaceutical personnel play an important role in supporting community health programs. These responsibilities include promoting the rational use of medicines, conducting health education activities, providing drug information services, and participating in preventive and promotive healthcare initiatives within communities.

He also shared practical experiences related to community-based health programs and highlighted the importance of interprofessional collaboration in improving healthcare quality. According to him, communication skills, teamwork, and social awareness are essential competencies that students should develop before engaging directly with communities.

The Head of KKN-P, apt. Sitti Nurjanna, S.Farm.M.Clin.Pharm.stated that the orientation serves as an important step in preparing students to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their academic studies in real community settings.

“Through this program, we hope that students will be better prepared to carry out their KKN-P activities, adapt effectively to community environments, and contribute meaningfully to initiatives that promote public health and well-being,” she said.

The event was conducted in an interactive format, featuring discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Students actively engaged with the speaker to gain deeper insights into primary healthcare services, health promotion, and the contribution of pharmaceutical personnel to community health programs.

Through this orientation program, the Pharmacy Study Program of FMHS Unismuh Makassar reaffirms its commitment to producing competent graduates with strong integrity and social responsibility, who are capable of making meaningful contributions to society through community engagement and healthcare service initiatives.

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Perkuat Kesiapan Mahasiswa, Prodi Farmasi FMHS Unismuh Makassar Hadirkan Praktisi Puskesmas dalam Pembekalan KKN-P

MAKASSAR – Program Studi Farmasi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar menggelar kegiatan pembekalan Kuliah Kerja Nyata Profesi (KKN-P) bagi mahasiswa sebagai bagian dari persiapan sebelum melaksanakan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Kegiatan ini menghadirkan praktisi Puskesmas, Apt. Brunobras Benny Ricardo, S.Si., M.M., yang membagikan pengalaman dan wawasan mengenai pelayanan kesehatan primer serta peran tenaga kefarmasian dalam mendukung kesehatan masyarakat.

Pembekalan tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesiapan mahasiswa dalam menghadapi berbagai kondisi yang akan ditemui selama pelaksanaan KKN-P. Selain memperoleh pemahaman mengenai sistem pelayanan kesehatan di tingkat primer, mahasiswa juga mendapatkan gambaran mengenai kebutuhan kesehatan masyarakat serta tantangan yang dihadapi tenaga kesehatan dalam memberikan pelayanan yang optimal.

Dalam pemaparannya, Apt. Brunobras Benny Ricardo menjelaskan bahwa tenaga kefarmasian memiliki kontribusi penting dalam mendukung berbagai program kesehatan masyarakat. Peran tersebut mencakup edukasi penggunaan obat yang rasional, promosi kesehatan, pemberian informasi obat, serta keterlibatan dalam berbagai kegiatan preventif dan promotif yang dilaksanakan di lingkungan masyarakat.

Ia juga berbagi pengalaman mengenai pelaksanaan program kesehatan berbasis masyarakat dan pentingnya kolaborasi antarprofesi dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan. Menurutnya, kemampuan komunikasi, kerja sama tim, dan kepedulian sosial menjadi kompetensi yang perlu dimiliki mahasiswa saat terjun langsung ke masyarakat.

Ketua KKN-P, apt. Sitti Nurjanna, S.Farm.M.Clin.Pharm. menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan pembekalan ini menjadi bagian penting dalam mempersiapkan mahasiswa agar mampu mengimplementasikan ilmu yang diperoleh selama perkuliahan ke dalam praktik nyata di masyarakat.

“Melalui kegiatan ini, kami berharap mahasiswa memiliki kesiapan yang lebih baik dalam menjalankan program KKN-P, mampu beradaptasi dengan lingkungan masyarakat, serta berkontribusi dalam berbagai kegiatan yang mendukung peningkatan derajat kesehatan masyarakat,” ujarnya.

Kegiatan berlangsung secara interaktif melalui sesi diskusi dan tanya jawab. Mahasiswa tampak antusias menggali berbagai informasi terkait pelayanan kesehatan primer, promosi kesehatan, serta peran tenaga kefarmasian dalam mendukung program kesehatan masyarakat. Melalui kegiatan pembekalan ini, Prodi Farmasi FKIK Unismuh Makassar terus berkomitmen menghasilkan lulusan yang kompeten, berintegritas, dan memiliki kepedulian sosial yang tinggi, sehingga mampu memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi masyarakat melalui berbagai kegiatan pengabdian dan pelayanan kesehatan.