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UFSC Offers 80 Free Virtual Courses in Health Through the Arouca Platform, With Flexibility to Study on Your Own Time.
The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) announced the opening of registrations for a series of free courses and virtual programs focused on health. These trainings are available on the Arouca Platform, an online resource that facilitates access to education and professional development for individuals working or studying in the health field.
How to Participate in UFSC Courses?
Those interested in participating in the free courses must register through the UNASUS website.
Registration is simple and guarantees access to self-instructional content, which means that participants can learn at their own pace, according to their availability and personal preferences.
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The courses are intended for a diverse audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, managers, and health workers.
The aim is to offer practical and applicable content based on the real needs of health professionals in their daily lives. This format is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills without compromising their work routine.
Details of UFSC Free Courses
The free courses are offered in a Distance Learning (EaD) format, allowing greater flexibility for participants.
The workload of the free courses varies according to the content and the depth of the topic addressed.
Additionally, there are open-access courses for individuals from other areas of knowledge, providing an additional opportunity for those looking to expand their knowledge in the health sector.
Some of the Available Courses Include:
Approach to Overweight and Obesity in Primary Health Care
- Workload: 30 hours;
- Target Audience: Higher education professionals working in Primary Health Care, including nurses, doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals, and health managers;
- Format: Distance Learning;
- Type: Professional Qualification.
This course aims to share strategies for promoting healthy eating and addressing overweight and obesity.
It is an opportunity for professionals to incorporate these practices into their daily routine.
Access and Reception in Men’s Health Care in Primary Health Care
- Workload: 30 hours;
- Target Audience: Managers and health professionals from SUS;
- Format: Distance Learning;
- Type: Professional Qualification.
The goal of UFSC’s course is to improve understanding of men’s health care, addressing the importance of prevention and health promotion beyond emergency care.
The Dynamics of Violence in the Family Context
- Workload: 30 hours;
- Target Audience: Managers and health professionals from SUS;
- Format: Distance Learning;
- Type: Professional Qualification.
This free course focuses on violence in the family context and how it affects human development. Participants will learn about professional interventions and how to effectively address this issue.
About the Arouca Platform
The Arouca Platform is an integrated system that consolidates the educational and professional history of health workers, serving as a single registry for UNA-SUS.
This simplifies access to all courses offered by the System with a single login and password. The platform also allows for the automatic verification of requirements for enrollment in specialized courses.
The system aims to simplify the management of courses at UFSC and the updating of health professionals’ records, making the process more efficient and accessible.
Through this platform, it is possible to track the progress of training and professional development in a centralized manner.
UFSC, through UNA-SUS, is offering an excellent opportunity for health professionals to update and enhance their skills with free and accessible courses.
