UFMS extends registration for elderly caregiver training course

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) has extended the registration period for its training and updating course for elderly caregivers. Interested applicants have until Thursday, September 17, to apply through the SIGProj portal.

As part of the UFMS 60+ Program, the course offers 300 scholarship positions. Of these, 200 are reserved for active members of the academic community and 100 are available to the general public. Selected students will receive a support scholarship of R$ 300, with the possibility of a second installment of the same value.

The 60-hour program will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining virtual activities with in-person meetings. The curriculum covers topics such as aging, integral care, safety, prevention of ailments, rights of the elderly, family support, and psychosocial aspects. The training will be available across several locations, including Campo Grande, Aquidauana, Chapadão do Sul, Coxim, Nova Andradina, Paranaíba, Ponta Porã, Três Lagoas, and the Pantanal.