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Fiocruz and the Ministry of Health Launch Free Online Course with 50,000 Slots for Training Health and Education Professionals in Brazil. The Training Addresses Essential and Current Topics in Public Health with a Free Certificate at the End of the Journey.
There are 50,000 slots for a free course that is entirely online aimed at qualifying professionals in the health and education sectors in Brazil.
The initiative is the result of a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Health, through the Secretariats of Work Management and Education in Health (SGTES) and Primary Health Care (SAPS), the Open University of the Unified Health System (UNA-SUS), and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Brasília unit.
The course “Methodologies for Health Education within the Health at School Program – PSE Final Years” aims to improve health promotion practices in the school environment, especially in elementary and high school.
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The proposal is part of the federal government’s ongoing effort to integrate health and education as complementary public policies.
Training for Professionals Working on the Frontline
Primarily targeted at professionals who work directly with the Health at School Program (PSE), the course offers a broad and practical approach to fundamental topics for promoting health among children and adolescents.
Among the target audiences are:
- Community health workers
- Nurses and nursing technicians
- Dentists and oral health assistants
- Primary care physicians
- Psychologists, social workers, and other members of multidisciplinary teams
- Teachers, educators, pedagogical coordinators, and other education professionals
- Representatives from the school community involved in PSE actions
The initiative recognizes that working in school health goes beyond the clinic or classroom: it is a joint effort that requires technical preparation, social sensitivity, and coordination across areas.
Course Structure and Topics Covered
With a total workload of 30 hours, the course is self-instructional and can be done at the student’s own pace.
The content is divided into thematic modules that cover crucial areas of public health in the school context, including:
- Nutrition and Diet
- Primary Care and Family Health
- Health Education
- Public Policies and Health Planning
- Health Promotion
- Environmental Health
- Oral Health
- Child Health
- Health of the Black Population
- Adolescent and Young Health
- Mental Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
Each module is built on updated scientific evidence and aims to promote critical reflection on the role of health education in Brazilian public schools.
Strengthening the Link Between Health and Education
The Health at School Program, created in 2007, is an intersectoral policy aimed at strengthening prevention, promotion, and health care actions in the school environment, especially in public basic education schools.
According to the Ministry of Health, in 2024 the PSE reached over 23 million students, in partnership with nearly 100,000 family health teams across the country.
The course launched in April 2025 reinforces this commitment by offering continued and free training to those making a difference on the front lines of care.
According to Fiocruz, the training aims to expand professionals’ perspectives on the social determinants of health and their impact on the development of children and adolescents.
The expectation is that by the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to implement integrated actions, identify vulnerabilities, and act more effectively in the school routine.
Digital Education as a Tool for Transformation
In addition to the pedagogical proposal, the course reaffirms the SUS’s commitment to distance education as a democratic and accessible means of training.
The UNA-SUS platform has established itself as one of the main tools for continued education of health professionals in the country, with over 1 million registered students by 2025.
With facilitated and flexible access, the EAD modality allows professionals from remote regions to participate in the training, expanding the reach of the public policy and reducing regional inequalities in access to knowledge.
Free Course with Lasting Impact
In a scenario where the mental health of children and adolescents is becoming increasingly concerning—especially after the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic—investing in the training of professionals to work on sensitive and essential topics is a long-term strategy.
The integration between health and education is recognized by experts as one of the most effective ways to prevent health issues, guarantee rights, and promote social equity.
The course offered by Fiocruz and the Ministry of Health is a concrete opportunity for training that can generate lasting impacts in the school routine, in the lives of students, and in the performance of professionals.
Registration Open Until July
Registration opened on April 8, 2025, and will continue until July 14, 2025, or until all slots are filled.
Those interested must register through the UNA-SUS portal, via the link: https://www.unasus.gov.br/cursos/oferta/420111.
Slots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Therefore, it is recommended to register as soon as possible.
After enrollment, participants will have until August 15, 2025 to complete all activities.
At the end of the course, those who pass will receive a free certificate, issued digitally by UNA-SUS.
Have you ever participated in a free course from Fiocruz or UNA-SUS? What topic do you think is most urgent to address in Brazilian schools? Leave your opinion in the comments!
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