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Free EAD Course from UFMG and UNA-SUS Opens Thousands of Vacancies to Qualify Health Professionals in Primary Care, Focusing on Child Development, Recognized Certification, and National Access Through the Official SUS Platform.
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), in partnership with the Open University of the Unified Health System (UNA-SUS), has opened 20 thousand vacancies for a free and entirely distance course aimed at health professionals with higher education.
The training has a 30-hour workload, offers a completion certificate, and addresses practices related to child development in the context of Primary Health Care (PHC).
Applications are open until January 25, 2026, or until all slots are filled.
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Titled “Approach to Care for Child Development in Primary Health Care”, the training is part of the Professional Qualification modality of Professional and Technological Education.
The course is offered in EAD format, allowing participation from professionals in different regions of the country without the need for travel.
Course Content and Focus on Child Development
According to the official description of the offering, the course focuses on supporting the work of PHC professionals in monitoring child development, with an emphasis on the interaction between children and their caregivers.
The content is structured to present theoretical foundations and examples of practical application in the daily operations of health services.
Furthermore, according to institutional information, the proposal includes strategies aimed at observing child development, encouraging responsive care practices, and identifying factors that may influence a child’s growth and well-being in the early years of life.
The approach adopted aligns with guidelines used within the Unified Health System.
Who Can Participate in the Training
The offering is directed to health professionals with higher education who work or intend to work in Primary Care.
Among the intended categories are nurses, doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists, and physical education professionals, as well as doctors specializing in pediatrics and gynecology.
UNA-SUS informs that the course was designed to meet the needs of professionals operating in different contexts of PHC, considering the diversity of teams and territories served by SUS.
The training also connects with initiatives aimed at early childhood already existing within the public health network.
Course Structure and Class Format
With a total duration of 30 hours, the course is self-instructional and conducted entirely online.
The content is organized into modules that cover introductory concepts about child development to practical situations related to PHC service, including scenarios considered challenging in monitoring children and families.
As disclosed by the responsible institutions, the teaching materials utilize digital resources and interactive activities, focusing on understanding and applying the presented topics.
The certificate is awarded to participants who complete all the steps outlined on the platform.
Number of Vacancies and Selection Criteria
In this edition, UNA-SUS has made 20,000 vacancies available.
The selection occurs on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that the candidate meets the educational requirements and belongs to the defined target audience.
The system immediately fills vacancies until the limit is reached.
For this reason, the platform advises interested individuals to monitor the availability of the offering in the official course environment.
There is no selection process with a test or resume analysis, only the verification of the information provided at the time of registration.
How to Enroll in the Course from UNA-SUS
To enroll, interested individuals must access the UNA-SUS platform, locate the course “Approach to Care for Child Development in Primary Health Care”, and register according to the guidelines presented on the offering page.
Enrollment remains open until January 25, 2026, as long as there are still available vacancies.
After confirming the enrollment, access to the content is released directly in the course’s virtual environment.
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