UFSC Offers Places in Various Free Courses Covering Health, Primary Care, Domestic Violence, and Child Nutrition, With Enrollment Open.
The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) recently announced the opening of places in several free courses aimed at professional qualification, focusing on health and population care.
Enrollment is already open for 30-hour courses, offered in a distance format, allowing professionals and students from all over the country to participate.
The initiative aims to expand access to continuing education, improve care for the population, and strengthen the training of professionals in primary care.
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Free Courses at UFSC Focused on Health
UFSC offers free courses on various topics, including men’s health, mental health, child nutrition, and addressing situations of violence.
Highlights include:
Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Primary Health Care (30h)
The course trains professionals to identify, prevent, and treat overweight and obesity, reinforcing the importance of actions in primary health care.
Access and Reception in Men’s Health Care in Primary Health Care (30h)
This course focuses on reception and specific care practices for men, promoting a better understanding of the needs of the male audience.
Breastfeeds and Nourishes Brazil: Recommendations Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Brazilian Children Under 2 Years Old (30h)
Focused on child nutrition, the course guides healthy eating practices for young children, following official guidelines from the Ministry of Health.
Care for Men and Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (30h)
The course trains professionals to identify and support victims of domestic violence, promoting safe, humane actions based on recommended protocols.
Attention to Men’s Mental Health (30h)
Professional updating addressing the prevention and treatment of male mental disorders, as well as strategies for promoting mental health in the context of primary care.
Attention to Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (30h)
Focusing on male sexual and reproductive health, the course covers prevention, diagnosis, and guidance on diseases and specific care, ensuring comprehensive service.
Care for Children and Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity in Primary Health Care (30h)
A professional qualification course that teaches intervention strategies for children and adolescents with overweight or obesity, promoting healthy habits and multidisciplinary follow-up.
Who Can Participate and How to Enroll
The places in the free courses at UFSC are open to health professionals, students, and those interested in continuing education.
Enrollment is done through the official UFSC portal, and the courses are mainly offered in the EaD modality, ensuring flexibility and national reach.
It is only necessary to fill out the form, submit basic documents, and follow the schedule available.
Importance of UFSC’s Free Courses
The launch of these free courses reinforces UFSC’s commitment to training qualified professionals and strengthening primary health care.
Additionally, it contributes to social inclusion by offering continuous learning opportunities to those who wish to update their knowledge at no cost.
The diversity of topics, from child nutrition to mental health and domestic violence, ensures that professionals from different fields can broaden their skills and provide quality care to the population.
UFSC expands access to professional qualification through places in free courses, promoting continuing education, strengthening primary health care, and social inclusion.
For those seeking professional development and knowledge updating, this is a unique opportunity for accessible, flexible, and completely free training.

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