Certification in
Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog)
Developed in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) is aimed at experienced Logisticians and medical specialists handing the medical supply within humanitarian organisations. The self-paced distance learning is designed specifically for those presently working (or planning to work) in the cold chain or operational supply chain positions within humanitarian organisations.
MedLog is designed for Logisticians who need to understand the specialist requirements of the medical supply chain, or for medical staff who have, or may have, responsibility for the medical supply chain. There are no academic pre-requisites to joining the programmes. Logisticians without experience of medical logistics or the cold chain may be recommended to take the Certification in Humanitarian Logistics programme first.
How will you benefit?
Logisticians will be able to:
Plan and operate the medical supply chain with more confidence in your knowledge of the special technical and quality assurance requirements of the medical supply chain.
Advise medical programmes planners on medical items’ supply chain and quality assurance requirements.
Make more informed responses and get the information needed sooner, when medical programmes colleagues request logistics support.
Medical specialists will be able to:
Plan medical programmes with an understanding of what logistics can and cannot do, and the logistics implications of medical programmes
Handle the medical supply while following the supply chain and quality assurance requirements of the medical items
Make requests of logistics colleagues that are more informed and specific to ensure the medical supply is properly handled and quality assurance is maintained
Course Fee & Registration
Course fees:
GBP900.00 (VAT at 20% must be added to this if you are intending to study within the European Union)
Average course duration:
3-6 months if student can submit one assignment per week
Course Delivery:
This is a supported distance learning, online programme – ideally suited for those who need the flexibility to fit their studying around their own work and other commitments.
For further information please contact us at: hlcregistrations@logisticslearningalliance.com. Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form at the link below:
How will you learn?
MedLog uses the innovative ‘competence model’ approach, which emphasizes application of skills, as opposed to the examination of knowledge. At the start of the course, the candidate (or student) is placed into a reality-based scenario in which they must advise on and manage a medical supply chain. The tasks that they are requested to do are designed to facilitate the development of and demonstration that they have the required skills, as defined in the competence model.
Throughout the programmes, which is administered by the Logistics Learning Alliance, candidates are supported by learning coaches experienced in logistics. These coaches also assess candidates’ assignments and determine when they are ready to proceed to the next unit.
Candidates should expect to take 6 months to complete the programmes, studying approximately 5 hours per week. During that time, a portfolio documenting the candidates’ achievements and skills is collated for submission at the end of the programmes to the awarding body (CILT-UK) for final assessment.
How will you learn?
MedLog uses the innovative ‘competence model’ approach, which emphasizes application of skills, as opposed to the examination of knowledge. At the start of the course, the candidate (or student) is inserted into a reality-based scenario in which they must advise on and manage a medical supply chain. The tasks that they are requested to do are designed to facilitate the development of and demonstration that they have the required skills, as defined in the competence model.
Throughout the programmes, which is administered by the Logistics Learning Alliance, candidates are supported by learning coaches experienced in logistics. These coaches also assess candidates’ assignments and determine when they are ready to proceed to the next unit.
Candidates should expect to take 6 months to complete the programmes, studying approximately 5 hours per week. During that time, a portfolio documenting the candidates’ achievements and skills is collated for submission at the end of the programmes to the awarding body (CILT-UK) for final assessment.
What will you learn?
Unit 1: Humanitarian Supply Chains
This unit looks at the different types of medical programmes, their main characteristics, and the impact on the design and operation of the supply chain. It identifies that the characteristics of the items used in medical programmes have significant implications to the planning and operation of the supply chain. It considers these requirements as well as barriers and constraints to supplying, storing and transporting items used in medical programmes.
To plan and operate a medical supply chain requires information; the unit considers the type of information and documentation needed.
Finally, the unit also looks at how to maintain the flow within a medical supply chain. It does this by considering the actions that people take that can affect flow and performance of the overall supply chain.
Unit 2: Procurement
The unit focuses on the specific requirements for procuring medical items. These requirements may not be unique to medical items, but they are particularly important when procuring medical items compared to other non-medical items.
The unit starts by looking briefly at the function of procurement and the procurement process. It then looks at the specific requirements for procuring medical items. This is done by considering the stages in the procurement process where the requirements for procuring medical items are particularly important and/or require specific attention.
Unit 3: Storage
This unit focuses on the specific requirements for storing medical items. These requirements may not be unique to medical items, although there are a number that are unique, but they are particularly important when storing medical items compared to other non-medical items.
The unit begins by looking at the role of storage in medical supply chains. It then looks at the specific requirements for storing medical items followed by considering the role of inventory and how inventory must be managed. Finally, the unit finishes by considering the options for acquiring, owning and operating the storage facilities.
Unit 4: Transport
The unit focuses on the specific requirements for transporting medical items. These requirements may not all be unique to medical items, but they are particularly important when transporting medical items compared to non-medical items.
The unit starts by looking at the role of transport in medical supply chains. It then considers the specific requirements for transporting and handling medical items. Finally, it considers the use of external transport providers to move medical items.
Unit 5: Disposal
This unit focuses on the specific requirements for the disposal of medical waste – both waste from medical activities and waste in the form of unusable medical items.
The unit begins by looking at the importance of correct disposal of waste. It then considers the different types of waste. It continues on to look at the sources of unusable items that will require disposal. It finishes by considering the disposal process, the different methods of disposal and the consequences of improper or non-disposal of medical waste.