Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) is a short-term professional healthcare course designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of patient care, basic nursing assistance, first aid, hygiene, infection control, and hospital support services. The course focuses on assisting doctors and nurses, patient handling, vital sign monitoring, elderly care, emergency support, hospital housekeeping, and communication skills.
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Introduction to Healthcare System
Role & Responsibilities of General Duty Assistant (GDA)
Ethics in Healthcare
Communication Skills
Professional Behaviour
Introduction to Human Body
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Respiratory & Circulatory System
Digestive & Nervous System
Basic Patient Care
Bed Making Techniques
Patient Positioning
Feeding & Personal Hygiene Assistance
Mobility & Transfer Techniques
Body Temperature Measurement
Pulse Rate Monitoring
Blood Pressure (BP) Checking
Respiratory Rate Observation
Recording Vital Signs
Introduction to First Aid
CPR Awareness
Wound & Burn Care
Handling Medical Emergencies
Patient Safety Measures
Personal Hygiene
Hand Washing Techniques
Infection Prevention & Control
Biomedical Waste Management
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Elderly Patient Care
Home Healthcare Support
Emotional Support to Patients
Patient Communication Skills
Mental Health Awareness
Hospital Ward Management
Record Keeping & Documentation
Assisting Doctors & Nurses
Patient Transportation
Safety in Healthcare Settings
Patient Care Demonstration
Vital Signs Monitoring Practice
First Aid Demonstration
Hospital / Clinic Training
Viva Voce / Practical Examination
Patient Care Practice
Bed Making & Patient Positioning
BP, Pulse & Temperature Monitoring
First Aid Practice
Hygiene & Infection Control Practice
Hospital / Clinic Internship