Armenio Cruz has completed his PhD in the University of Extremadura, Spain (2007), Master in Occupational Health, Coimbra University (1996), Graduation in Nursing (1988) with a specialization in Rehabilitation Nursing (1989), Postdoc in Nursing, Rio de Janeiro State University (2015). He is a researcher at the Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), coordinating research projects (promotion mobility to prevent functional decline of dependent adult and elderly; promotion of the autonomy of people undergoing health transition processes). Supervisor of masters dissertation in rehabilitation nursing and occupational health. Masters Dissertation as examination board member. Author of several scientific publications and communications in National and international meetings and congresses.