This study undertook a systematic review of the scientific literature and of the regulatory framework to pinpoint key theoretical and conceptual ideas on health education management in Brazil in the period of 20032009. The management of the National Health System points to the need of training managers and professionals to work in the industry from the moment they graduate, including teaching-service integration and professional training in the workplace. After applying the inclusion criteria, 16 articles and six ordinances were included in the review. Insofar as health education management is concerned, the debate revolves around two main concepts, permanent education and continuing education centered, respectively, on the academic model and in team learning, inherent to the groups of workers. The analysis of the scientific literature and of the regulatory framework suggests that conceptual transformations challenge all players in health to a theoretical-conceptual break away and subjective stance, extending beyond a position of 'human resource,' undertaker of tasks, and reaching a subject capable of reflecting on the work processes.
training of human resources; professional qualifications; health management
