Abstract
Objective: Analyze how the teaching of the genogram occurs in the Nursing course. Methods: In this study a qualitative approach of the descriptive type was used, the sample consisted of students regularly enrolled in the integrated disciplines of Primary Care in the Nursing course. Results: Data analysis was performed through content analysis. Two nuclei of meaning were identified: "The importance of the Genogram for Health Care" and "Semiotics as a support for Understanding the Family Unit". Conclusion: The prevalence of the biologicist model is also evident and the importance of greater references to support health practice is emphasized, since interdisciplinarity becomes crucial for health practice. In addition, it is important that courses in the health area are organized in order to promote successive approaches and effective practices with regard to family care, in particular, by providing the elaboration and justification of the use of the genogram for health practice.