Diploma in General Duty Assistant

About the Programme

Build A Strong Foundation In Patient Care & Healthcare Support

The Diploma in General Duty Assistant (GDA) is a comprehensive, career-oriented programme designed to equip students with the practical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional values required to provide quality patient care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and healthcare institutions. The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training, preparing students to confidently support doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Whether you are a recent school graduate or someone looking to build a rewarding career in the healthcare sector, this programme provides an excellent opportunity to enter one of the fastest-growing allied healthcare professions while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Course Highlights

Students Will Gain Knowledge And Practical Experience In:

  • Fundamentals of patient care and nursing assistance
  • Human anatomy and basic physiology
  • Medical terminology and healthcare procedures
  • Infection prevention and sterilization techniques
  • Measuring and recording vital signs
  • Patient hygiene, comfort, and mobility assistance
  • First aid and basic emergency care
  • Nutrition, feeding, and patient support
  • Safe patient transfer and positioning techniques
  • Medical documentation and record keeping

Practical Training

The programme places strong emphasis on practical learning through supervised clinical training, laboratory sessions, and real-world healthcare exposure. Students develop the confidence to assist doctors and nurses, monitor patient well-being, maintain hygiene and infection control standards, and provide compassionate care while following professional healthcare practices. This hands-on experience prepares graduates to work efficiently in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, and other healthcare facilities.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates can pursue careers as:
  • General Duty Assistant (GDA)
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Ward Assistant
  • Hospital Attendant
  • Home Healthcare Assistant
  • Clinical Support Assistant

Employment Opportunities Are Available In:

  • Multi-specialty hospitals
  • Government hospitals
  • Private hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Clinics and diagnostic centres
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Home healthcare services
  • Elder care centres
  • Community healthcare centres

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