Certificate in General Duty Assistant
A degree in general duty assistantship enhances one's ability to operate various nursing-related equipment, components, and supplies. the capacity to demonstrate the various techniques of first aid and the ability to care for patients.
General Duty Assistant (GDA) programs are taught how to work as nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings. Students are taught how to manage ill patients and provide basic nursing care as part of the curriculum. The GDA program consists of classroom instruction for three months and ongoing general duty assistant job training for three months. A GDA collaborates closely with other healthcare providers, including nurses and doctors. Beyond patient care, the nursing assistant program places a special emphasis on teaching empathy and ethical behavior. A portion of the critical obligations of the Overall Obligation Collaborator is to give everyday consideration and care for the patient's solace, security, and well-being needs.
SALIENT FEATURES
• determining the functionality of various hospital equipment.
• Experience working with patients and conducting examinations, as well as knowledge of various first-aid procedures.
• Individual contributes to the upkeep of a suitable environment and acquires a variety of patient care skills.
• The General Duty Assistant's primary responsibilities include summarizing the various types of records and files that must be kept and meeting the needs of the patient's health, comfort, safety, and daily care.
ELIGIBILITY
• A pass in 12thStandard with Science subjects.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Technicians in medical labs in:
• work in public hospitals and ambulatory healthcare services; State, local, and private elderly care.
• Residential care facilities and nursing homes.
• long-term care in community rehabilitation centers, both at home and in the community.
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