Abstract
Objective: Build and validate a manual for the curricular component, "basic techniques", of a technical course in nursing, based on problem-based learning. Methods: Methodological research, following the steps: bibliographic survey, construction of the manual, content validation, adequacy of the manual, semantic validation, adjustments in the manual. 10 nurses participated in the content validation, using the Delphi technique, using a likert-type scale. In the semantic evaluation, 17 students of a technical course in nursing participated, the data were collected through a likert type questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Content Validity Index (CVI). Results: The built manual is based on PBL, has 45 pages and 13 chapters that address content pertinent to “basic techniques”, through the presentation of the learning objectives, followed by the problem situation that covers one or more contents of that curricular component. The material presented a global CVI among the judges of 97.68%. As for the target audience, the overall CVI was 99.46%. Conclusion: The final version of the material is valid in terms of appearance and content and can be used in the context to which it applies.