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Free online courses from UFSC expand access to public health qualification, with certification and strategic SUS topics available nationwide in a flexible and remote format.
With open enrollment, the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) offers free, online, certified courses focused on public health, Primary Care, SUS, nutrition, men’s health, childhood, and combating violence.
Distributed across different areas, the training programs can be accessed by participants from all regions of the country, respecting specific criteria for each offering and allowing broad participation from professionals and those interested in continuous qualification.
Integrated into the Open University of SUS platform, UNA-SUS, these opportunities are part of a network linked to the Ministry of Health, aimed at the continuing education of professionals working in the public system.
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According to the system’s own information, the courses are free, conducted entirely remotely, and structured to facilitate remote access, expanding the reach of health training beyond major urban centers.
Free UFSC Courses Focusing on SUS and Primary Care
Aimed at professional updating, the training programs address recurring demands in Primary Health Care, with content that directly relates to the daily practice of those working in the Unified Health System.
Key topics include overweight and obesity, welcoming in men’s health, male mental health, encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and combating malnutrition, reflecting frequent challenges in basic care.
Furthermore, a significant part of the offering addresses the combating of violence, including violence in the family context, intimate partner violence, organization of public policies, and functioning of the care network, always from a public health perspective.
In this context, the courses present these issues as part of the organization of care within SUS, highlighting protocols, service flows, and intersectoral strategies that guide the actions of professionals.
In the field of nutrition, content such as the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population and recommendations on breastfeeding and complementary feeding emerge, reinforcing recognized practices in promoting child health.
In the area of child health, topics such as the Child’s Health Booklet, neuropsychomotor development, identification of warning signs, and early intervention appear, expanding the capacity for comprehensive monitoring from the first years of life.
Additionally, training related to men’s health is offered, including national policies, fatherhood, disease prevention, and aspects of sexual and reproductive health, with an approach aligned with SUS guidelines.
In one of the available re-offerings, UNA-SUS informs that the course is online, free, self-instructional, and has a workload of 30 hours, a model that is repeated in different training programs on the platform.
Online format allows studying at your own pace
Organized in a self-instructional format, various training programs allow participants to progress through the content without the need for in-person classes or fixed schedules, promoting greater autonomy during the learning process.
With this flexibility, the model particularly suits those who need to balance study with work or other activities, as well as benefiting residents of regions far from traditional educational centers.
Nevertheless, certification is conditional on the completion of activities and criteria defined in each course, which requires attention to specific guidelines before the start of classes.
For this reason, it is recommended that interested parties thoroughly check the information for the chosen training, including workload, target audience, and approval requirements, to avoid setbacks during the process.
How to enroll in UFSC’s free courses
To participate, it is necessary to access the official page of the desired course, either through the UNA-SUS platform or through UFSC’s own registration system, where all updated guidelines are available.
During the process, candidates must check the registration deadline, participation criteria, workload, and certification requirements, as these conditions vary according to the training and offering period.
In some cases, classes remain open for longer, which expands access possibilities, although it is essential to keep track of deadlines so as not to miss the enrollment opportunity.
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