Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the practices conducted with a focus on public health during the graduation process in a Psychology Course at a private university in the state of Paraná, Brazil. This is a qualitative research, data was collected using documentary analysis of the Pedagogical Project of the Course and the teaching plans of the disciplines that deal with such issues, semi-structured interview with the coordination and two focus groups: the first, with nine professors psychologists, and the second, with 12 students. Data analysis of empirical material from the interviews and focus groups was done through analysis of thematic content. It has been observed that most practices in public health are performed in the mandatory stages, either clinical care (individual or in group), home visit, psychological center, group work, among others. Such condition, in a certain way, decreases the number of experiences conducted by students throughout the formation in Psychology. It is important to emphasize that the Course presents some practices considered innovative in what refers to practices related to public health, such as a street medical office and waiting room. However, the link between teaching and service must be broadened, because the advances need to happen mainly in the sense of encompassing, since the formation, more integrated practices to include the encounter with other areas of formation, providing, some form, a more articulated and multiprofessional perspective.
Keywords:
Public Health; Professional Education; Higher Education; Psychology