Abstract
Introduction: The Academic League of Pharmaceutical Care (LACF) at the Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre campus, develops health education and screening activities, allowing students to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes. These activities provide direct contact with the needs of the population, contributing to the training of future pharmaceutical professionals. The LACF is composed of 15 undergraduate Pharmacy students, eight of whom are part of the board, with one-year terms, responsible for planning and organizing LACF activities. Objective: To describe the activities developed by the LACF board (2024 term). Method: This is an experience report based on the activities developed by the LACF during its 2024 term. The actions involved activities aimed at promoting the health of the population and comprised two phases. Phase 1 consisted of meetings of the members (to align the objectives of the activities, define logistical aspects such as location, date, and necessary educational materials), team training, and the development of teaching materials. Phase 2 consisted of carrying out the actions in the community, beginning with a dialogue with community members about the Rational Use of Medicines, followed by the measurement of clinical and anthropometric parameters. Results: During the 2024 term, nine actions were carried out: four in the town square, two at UFES (Federal University of Espírito Santo), one at the open-air market, one at the supermarket, and one in the community. In Phase 1, the members developed a detailed action plan, the alignment of which contributed to the execution of the activities. The actions were carried out in strategic locations with high foot traffic, such as the open-air market, the central square, the university campus, and the community within the municipality. The method of content delivery needed to be adapted to different age groups and realities. In this phase, the following were developed: teaching materials for visual and verbal communication, such as pamphlets, models, and interactive activities. In phase 02, across nine health initiatives, 130 people, residents of the municipality's headquarters and districts, were assisted with guidance on the rational use of medications and the collection of clinical-anthropometric data. Thus, these actions benefit the community by promoting awareness about medication use and screening for risk factors. Conclusion: The 2024 LACF administration planned, organized, and executed health actions in various societal settings and with different audiences. These actions contributed to engaging the community with its health, as well as fostering the development of clinical competencies among Pharmacy students. Therefore, future LACF administrations should maintain and improve health interventions, always focusing on the development of people, whether patients or future pharmaceutical professionals.
