Choose instruments with confidence
Understand validity, reliability and applicability to the context of your service and country.
Professional training Live online
Assess better.
Care for the whole person.
Classes are taught in Portuguese · Prices in Brazilian reais (BRL)
Training in Instruments for Assessing the Dimensions of Intrinsic Capacity
An integrated perspective on the older person. Learn to select, administer and interpret assessment instruments with scientific rigour and person-centred care — training delivered entirely online and live, in Portuguese, accessible to professionals across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Cohort 1 · 2027
16 February to 1 June Up to 40 participants
Science, dignity and autonomy in every assessment.
AT THE HEART OF CAREOne person.
All their capacities.
All their capacities.
5 dimensions. One integrated perspective.From assessment to the care plan.
Illustrative image generated by AI132 h
of comprehensive training
16
live online sessions
Tuesdays and Thursdays
19:30–21:30 · Brasília (UTC−3)*
Every other week
Theory + practice
with guided activities
CARE THAT STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING
More precision in assessment.
More meaning in care.
Assessing an older person means understanding their physical and mental capacities, their context and their potential for autonomy.
This course connects the foundations of health measurement with the use of instruments covering the five dimensions of Intrinsic Capacity. It develops skills across all settings of care for older people and supports evidence-based management decisions in any Portuguese-speaking country.
Primary care, home care, long- or short-term care facilities — including residential care facilities and care homes for older people — day centres, rehabilitation services and hospital services, among others.
Content grounded in the concept of Intrinsic Capacity and the World Health Organization's ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) approach.
A COURSE TAUGHT IN PORTUGUESE
Live sessions.
Connections across countries.
Cohort 1 is scheduled for 16 February to 1 June 2027, subject to confirmation by the organisers.
There are 16 two-hour sessions, held every other week over approximately 16 calendar weeks. All reference times are in Brasília time.
Explore the materials and recordingsBRASÍLIA · UTC−319:30 to 21:30
Tuesdays and Thursdays, every other week
| Location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 21:30 |
| Mainland Portugal and Madeira | 22:30 / 23:30* |
| Azores | 21:30 / 22:30* |
| Angola | 23:30 |
| Mozambique | 00:30 the following day |
* In Portugal, times vary with standard time and daylight saving time. Recordings will be available to participants.
FIVE DIMENSIONS, ONE PERSON
What you learn to assess.
Explore the five dimensions and the complementary functional assessment content.
DIMENSION 01 / 05
Understand cognition.
Respect every life journey.
Cognitive screening, score interpretation and attention to educational background for a contextualised assessment.
MODULE INSTRUMENTS AND TOPICS
MMSE: Mini-Mental State Examination · MoCA: Montreal Cognitive Assessment · CS10: 10-point Cognitive Screener.
Selection, administration, scoring and interpretation in practice.
FROM EVIDENCE TO DECISION
Knowledge that translates into practice.
Develop the skills to assess carefully and build responses suited to the realities of your service.
See the full learning pathwayAdminister and interpret the results
Practise with simulated cases, discussion and instructor supervision.
Integrate assessment and planning
Connect the five dimensions to inform individualised care plans.
Create a protocol for your setting
For your final project, develop an assessment protocol applicable to the service where you work.
YOUR LEARNING PATHWAY
From scientific foundations
to integrated care.
16 two-hour sessions. A sequence connecting foundations, instruments and practical application.
Open each module to explore its planned topics and instruments.
01SESSION 1 · 2HIntroduction and overview of Intrinsic Capacity
The five dimensions, the WHO/ICOPE approach and the context of older people's health. Initial review of participants' current practices.
02SESSIONS 2 AND 3 · 4HInstrument development and validation
Validity, reliability, floor and ceiling effects and responsiveness to change. Item construction, pretesting, factor analysis, translation and cross-cultural adaptation. Critical appraisal exercise using a validation study.
03SESSIONS 4 AND 5 · 4HCognitive capacity
MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), CS10 (10-point Cognitive Screener), Clock Drawing Test and verbal fluency. Administration, scoring, cut-off points and adaptation for low educational attainment, with case discussions.
04SESSIONS 6 AND 7 · 4HPsychological capacity
Screening for mood, depressive symptoms and anxiety: GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale), PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and CSDD (Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia). Quality of life, sleep, loneliness, isolation and well-being, with case discussions.
05SESSIONS 8 AND 9 · 4HSensory capacity
Vision assessment: acuity, simplified screening and ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) questions. Hearing assessment: Whispered Voice Test, audiometry, screening and referral indications.
06SESSIONS 10 AND 11 · 4HLocomotor capacity
Mobility, balance, gait tests, TUG (Timed Up and Go) and SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery). Functioning and fall risk, with case discussions.
07SESSIONS 12 AND 13 · 4HVitality
Nutritional status, MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment), anthropometry and weight loss. Energy, fatigue, sarcopenia, handgrip strength, muscle mass, physical performance and polypharmacy.
08SESSIONS 14 AND 15 · 4HFunctional assessment instruments
SF-36 (36-Item Short Form Health Survey), Barthel, Lawton-Brody and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM, known as MIF in Portuguese). Administration, scoring and interpretation, with integrated use in multidimensional assessment.
09SESSION 16 · 2HIntegration and final project
Integration of the five dimensions, individualised care plans and longitudinal monitoring using the CUIDAR® Methodology.
LEARN, EXPLORE, INTEGRATE
Live, with you.
In practice, in your setting.
Training that combines exchange, study and guided application.
132hours
to deepen your understanding and develop your practice
32hlive sessions
100hguided activities
Sessions that encourage exchange
Interactive classes with specialists, demonstrations and case discussions with instructor supervision.
Practice to consolidate learning
Simulated cases, application exercises, article analysis and group activities.
Building throughout the course
Assigned readings with guided study between sessions and progressive development of the final project.
How the 100 hours of guided activities are allocated
- Guided study with required readings for each module
- 60h
- Development of the final project
- 40h
SUPPORT FOR YOUR LEARNING
Materials to study.
Recordings to revisit.
Dedicated content in a virtual learning environment, available to course participants.
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Guided studies
Guided activities and readings for each module to support learning between sessions.
02
Course materials
Presentations, references and the instruments studied, brought together in a dedicated virtual environment.
03
Session recordings
All sessions are available to participants, with access for three months after the classes end.
Certification requires attendance at a minimum of 75% of live sessions and a final average of at least 70/100.
FOR THOSE SEEKING TO IMPROVE CARE
Your next step
in caring for longevity.
For health professionals, gerontologists, social workers and public-sector health and social care managers — in Brazil and across Portuguese-speaking countries — seeking a structured approach to assessing older people.
Entry requirement
A completed undergraduate degree or higher education technology programme, or completion of at least 3 years of an undergraduate degree or 70% of a higher education technology programme, in health, gerontology or social care. Previous experience with older people is recommended but not required.
MedicineNursingPhysiotherapyOccupational TherapySpeech and Language TherapyPsychologyNutritionPhysical EducationGerontologySocial WorkHealth ManagementSocial Care
Different professions.
One commitment to older people.
CUIDAR ACADEMY
Meet the course coordinators.
The organisers will announce the invited teaching staff soon.
Dr Maria Aparecida
Ferreira de Mello
View Lattes CV Dr Paula
Gabriel Silva
View Lattes CV CUIDAR Academy certification
Certificate issued by CUIDAR Global (CUIDAR Academy), signed by the course coordinators, subject to the course completion requirements.
ENROLMENT TERMS
Invest in your training.
Registration is expected to open on 3 November 2026.
Cohort limited to 40 participants.
FULL COURSE FEER$ 2.890,00
Discounts depend on the date and availability of places.
Super Early Bird
R$ 2.167,50
For the first 15 enrolments or until 2 December 2026, whichever comes first.
- 30% deposit
- R$ 650,25
- 70% balance
- R$ 1.517,25
Early Bird
R$ 2.456,50
From 3 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, subject to availability.
- 30% deposit
- R$ 736,95
- 70% balance
- R$ 1.719,55
Standard enrolment
R$ 2.890,00
From 11 January to 5 February 2027, subject to remaining places.
- 30% deposit
- R$ 867,00
- 70% balance
- R$ 2.023,00
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Reserve your place with 30%
Enrolment is structured around payment of 30% of the agreed fee.
02
Balance in up to 10 instalments
The remaining 70% may be paid in up to ten instalments, subject to the terms provided by the organisers.
03
Ask about payment methods
Planned methods: credit card, Pix and international card. Instalment terms will be provided at registration.
The organisers will provide information on the availability of these terms and confirmation of the cohort. Contact the team for enrolment and payment guidance.
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU DECIDE
Let's answer
your questions.
The essentials about the format, certification and next cohort.
How and when are classes held?
The 16 sessions are live online, in Portuguese, lasting 2 hours each, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:30 to 21:30 (Brasília time, UTC−3), every other week. Cohort 1 is scheduled for 16 February to 1 June 2027, subject to confirmation by the organisers. See the live sessions section for equivalent local times. Recordings of all sessions will be available to participants.
What is the total duration?
There are 132 hours: 32 hours of live sessions and 100 hours of guided complementary activities — guided study with readings for each module and development of the final project.
What are the certification requirements?
Attendance at a minimum of 75% of live sessions and a final average of at least 70/100. The grade combines submitted guided studies (30%), active class participation (40%) and a reflective final project (30%). The certificate is issued by CUIDAR Global (CUIDAR Academy) and signed by the course coordinators.
Do I need experience working with older people?
Previous experience is recommended but not required. The entry requirement is a completed undergraduate degree or higher education technology programme — or completion of at least 3 years of an undergraduate degree or 70% of a higher education technology programme — in health, gerontology or social care.
Will there be practical work during the course?
Partly. The course includes case discussions and scoring and interpretation exercises.
What is the fee and when does the cohort start?
The full fee is R$ 2.890,00 (Brazilian reais). Super Early Bird offers a 25% discount (R$ 2.167,50) for the first 15 enrolments or until 2 December 2026, whichever comes first. Early Bird offers a 15% discount (R$ 2.456,50) from 3 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. From 11 January to 5 February 2027, the full fee applies, subject to remaining places. Cohort 1 is scheduled to begin on 16 February 2027, subject to confirmation. Enrolment is structured as a place reservation with payment of 30% of the agreed fee, and the remaining 70% may be paid in up to 10 instalments. Planned payment methods are credit card, Pix and international card.
How long will I have access to the recordings?
Recordings of all sessions will be available to participants for three months after the classes end. Course materials include guided studies, presentations, references and the instruments studied, in a dedicated virtual environment.
PREPARE FOR ENROLMENT
Your next step
with CUIDAR Academy.
Registration is expected to open on 3 November 2026. Contact the team for guidance on the cohort and enrolment terms.
Contact the team by emailReservation of a place depends on confirmation of payment of 30% of the agreed fee.
FORM IN PREPARATION
The form will become available when enrolment opens. These are the details required for registration.
Payment processing and automatic confirmation have yet to be defined.
Preview the registration fields
The form is in preparation and does not collect data. The enrolment record will include the participant's details, payment method, date, number of instalments and agreed terms, with formal confirmation by email.
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Broaden your perspective.
Transform your care.
Contact the CUIDAR Model team about the next cohort, fees and participation terms.
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SCIENCE THAT GUIDES.CARE THAT SUPPORTS.
* Times are in Brasília time (UTC−3), with equivalents for Cabo Verde, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique. Recordings are available to participants for three months after the course ends. The organisers will confirm the schedule, teaching staff and course terms. The programme may be adjusted while preserving the total hours and learning objectives.