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Fiocruz Offers Free Online Courses on Health, Technology, Ethics, and Disease Prevention. Find Out What Training is Available and How It Can Impact Professional Practice in SUS and Scientific Research.
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), recognized for its excellence in public health and science, maintains a robust portfolio of free online courses aimed at training professionals, researchers, students, and managers.
With content produced by experts and based on the real demands of the Unified Health System (SUS), the training covers everything from epidemiological surveillance to technological innovations in health.
The courses are offered on the Fiocruz Virtual Campus, a platform that integrates a decentralized network of institutions and professionals. This network ensures that knowledge is accessible to anyone interested, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to the Open Access Policy.
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Free Online Courses Available at Fiocruz
1. Larvicide Dissemination Strategy to Combat Aedes Mosquito
The fight against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and zika, is a constant challenge in Brazil.
This course presents the Larvicide Dissemination Strategy (LDS), an innovative approach that uses the mosquito itself as a vector to carry the larvicide to hard-to-reach breeding sites.
The training is aimed at epidemic control agents, health professionals, researchers, and students.
The content explains how to identify cryptic breeding sites, understand the functioning of Larvicide Dissemination Stations, plan the implementation of these stations, and monitor their effectiveness.
In addition to addressing the technique, the course also highlights the importance of integrated control, combining the LDS with other surveillance and prevention measures to enhance results in reducing the vector population.
Access and register here.
2. Introduction to Digital Health
Digital transformation has profoundly changed the healthcare sector, bringing new tools and challenges.
The Introduction to Digital Health course was created to provide participants with a broad understanding of technologies applied to care and health management, especially in the context of SUS.
With a workload of 45 hours and a self-paced format, the training is part of the Data Science and Health Information Training Program.
The content covers topics such as the fundamentals of digital health, the use of information systems, management of electronic data, and information security.
Another relevant point is the discussion on ethics and personal data protection, an essential topic given the increased use of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile health.
The course also presents innovations and practical examples of using technology to reduce inequalities in access to health.
Access and register here.
3. Ethics and Integrity in Research
Responsible scientific production requires more than technical knowledge: it is necessary to ensure transparency, integrity, and ethics at all stages of the work.
The Ethics and Integrity in Research course aims to disseminate these principles among researchers, educators, and students, reinforcing the importance of responsible conduct.
The training covers everything from study planning to result publication, emphasizing the role of best practices in ensuring data reliability. Through readings, case studies, and reflections, the course encourages critical thinking and the ability to identify ethical dilemmas.
Additionally, there is a focus on the social impact of research, reminding us that society is a direct beneficiary of scientific advances and thus has the right to clear and validated results.
Access and register here.
4. Use of Rapid Tests in the Diagnosis of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C
Rapid and accurate diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential to interrupt transmission chains and ensure timely treatment.
This course, produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health, teaches in detail the step-by-step process for rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C.
The content is divided into modules:
- Pre-test: who can perform it, setting up the workspace, contents of the kits, and initial patient approach.
- During testing: technical procedures, workflows, and care to ensure accuracy.
- Post-test: interpreting results, referrals, managing incidents, and recording in health systems.
Each infection is addressed specifically, with details about the methodological principles of the tests and recommendations for their execution according to national protocols.
Access and register here.
5. Introduction to Science in Laboratory Animals
The use of animals in research requires technical preparation and ethical rigor.
The Introduction to Science in Laboratory Animals course provides basic knowledge about the breeding, handling, and welfare of these animals, aimed at biorepository professionals, researchers, and technicians involved in experimentation.
The training, which replicates in an online format a previously in-person course, is organized into three units:
- History and legislation on the use of animals in science in Brazil and worldwide.
- Animal housing, sanitary barriers, and biosafety, with guidance on infrastructure and risk prevention.
- Animal welfare, presenting practices to minimize stress and pain, aligned with current regulations.
The course also uses case studies and formative activities to reinforce the practical application of the concepts.
Access and register here.
6. Strategies for Eliminating Vertical Transmission of HTLV in Brazil
HTLV-1 is a retrovirus that can cause severe diseases, and its main mode of transmission in Brazil is vertical, meaning from mother to baby during breastfeeding.
This course discusses strategies to prevent and eliminate vertical transmission of HTLV, gathering updated information on epidemiology, prevention, and public policies.
The content presents diseases associated with the virus, diagnostic methods, guidelines on breastfeeding, and interventions that can reduce the risk of transmission.
Experiences and actions adopted in different regions of the country are also discussed, aiming to integrate professionals and managers in tackling this challenge.
Access and register here.
To learn more about Fiocruz’s free courses, visit the official website.
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