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The Federal Institute's free Therapeutic Assistant course has 200 places for training in behavioral intervention for ASD, starting in August.
This Tuesday, (30/07), the Federal Institute of Rondônia (IFRO) has open registration for the course Therapeutic Assistant, focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 200 places are offered for the Initial and Continuing Training Course (FIC), which will start in August 2024. This free course aims to prepare professionals to work in behavioral intervention in different everyday contexts, such as in the family, in the school environment and in the workplace.
Structure and modality of the free course at the Federal Institute
O course The free course will have a total workload of 160 hours and will be offered in hybrid mode. This means that activities will be divided between the virtual environment and in-person meetings.
Students will be able to participate in classes remotely, but will need to attend in-person meetings that will take place at the IF — Campus Vilhena, located in Vilhena, Rondônia.
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In-person classes will be held according to a schedule that will be made available to students.
The combination of distance learning and in-person meetings provides flexibility for participants, while ensuring the interaction and practice necessary for effective learning.
Requirements and curriculum matrix
To sign up for course free, it is necessary to have completed primary education and basic knowledge of technology.
Candidates must have a computer, cell phone or tablet with internet access to follow distance learning activities.
The course's curriculum includes a variety of essential modules for the training of a therapeutic assistant. The course structure is as follows:
- Distance learning ambiance — 10 hours;
- Skills Acquisition — 20 hours;
- Legal Aspects of People with ASD — 10 hours;
- Working in the School Environment — 10 hours;
- Working in a Family Environment — 10 hours;
- Assessments and Intervention Strategies — 20 hours;
- Conceptualization of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) — 40 hours;
- Conceptualization of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) — 20 hours;
- Professional Ethics — 10 hours;
- The Professional Therapeutic Companion — 10 hours.
This structure was developed to provide complete and comprehensive training, covering everything from theoretical aspects to practical strategies for intervention in ASD.
Selection process and registration
Interested parties must register for the free course by August 14, 2024. Registration can be done online, through the official website of the Federal Institute.
Click here to register.
The selection process will be carried out in order of registration, that is, vacancies will be filled according to the date on which the registration form is sent.
It is important that candidates register as soon as possible to secure a place on the course.
After the end of the registration period, the classification results will be published on the IF official selection website.
Federal Institute Certification and Attendance Requirements
To obtain a certificate of completion of the course, participants must complete at least 75% attendance in face-to-face and distance activities.
In addition, it is necessary to achieve a performance equal to or greater than 60 points in the assessment activities applied during the course.
Certification is a crucial step, as it validates participants' learning and qualifies them to work professionally as therapeutic assistants.
The free IF course is aligned with market demands and the specific needs of the area of work with people with ASD.
The Therapeutic Assistant course offered by the Federal Institute (IF) represents a significant opportunity for those interested in working in the area of health and behavioral intervention.
With complete training and a hybrid format, the course meets the different needs of participants and offers a solid foundation for professional practice.
For more information about the free course and the selection process, interested parties should access the indicated pages or contact the Federal Institute directly.
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