CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (GDA)

Get trained to work as a certified nursing assistant in hospitals and home care scenarios

Admissions open at Delhi, Mumbai & Mohali! Special Scholarships available during the COVID Pandemic*

Course affiliated with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)

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Who is it for?

Our General Duty Assistant (GDA) course is ideal for Class 8th pass students who want to work in hospitals, nursing home settings and provide care to patients.

How does it help?

The General Duty Assistant (GDA) course is a 6-months long HSSC certified course that includes theory and practical classes followed by on-job training to enable students to become certified GDAs.

Why should you join us?

General Duty Assistant (GDA) Course Details

General Duty Assistant Course Objective and Curriculum

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 4 months of classroom training followed by 2-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 behaviour 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.

The General Duty Assistant (GDA) course curriculum covers the following topics:

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

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DESCRIPTION

COURSE OVERVIEW

Eligibility	Class 8
Minimum Age	18 Years
Duration	4 Months
Location	Delhi, Mumbai, Mohali & Pune

*Please Note:
Course duration is 4 months at the Mohali Academy

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Why have I chosen the General Duty Assistant course?

“I joined the Tech Mahindra SMART Academy to help me work in medical line and also because this course is affordable for me.”

“I always wanted to work in the healthcare industry, so I joined this course from Tech Mahindra SMART Academy. I found this course and Academy really affordable and helpful.”

“My dream is to help people with my job and this academy is fulfilling my dream. That’s why I am here :)”

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