General Duty Assiostant Courses
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. COURSE OVERVIEW Eligibility Class 8 Minimum Age 18 Years Duration 6 Months The General Duty Assistant (GDA) course curriculum covers the following topics: • Basic human anatomy & physiology • Under...