General Duty Assistant

General Duty Assistant

The General Duty Assistant (GDA) course trains students to work as nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes and home care scenarios. As part of the curriculum, students learn how to provide basic nursing care and manage ill patients. The course involves 6 months of classroom training followed by 6-months on-job training. A GDA works in close collaboration with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. The nursing assistant course lays special emphasis on inculcating empathetic and ethical behavior beyond patient care. Some of the key responsibilities of the General Duty Assistant are to provide daily care, look after the patient’s comfort, safety and health needs.

Duration — 1 Years
Eligibility — Class 8th
Minimum Age — 15 years
1st Year Subjects:
Introduction to the healthcare system
Function of a patient care assistant
Basic human anatomy & physiology
Understanding hospitals & the healthcare system
Caring for the visually impaired
Basic nursing skills
Disposal of medical waste
Understanding body mechanics
Fall prevention care and restraints
General health & hygiene
Special skin care for radiotherapy and pressure sores
Role of a patient care assistant
Administering drugs as per prescriptions
Daily care of a patient
Patient handling, lifting, and transferring
Emergency first aid and CPR
Assist in basic patient care
Dressing and feeding patients
Helping patients exercise, assisting patients in and out of bed
Patient’s hygiene
Any extra care as required including housekeeping