Diploma in General Duty Assistant

About the Programme

Build a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

The Diploma in General Duty Assistant (GDA) is a comprehensive healthcare training program designed to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional attitude required to provide quality patient care. This course prepares aspiring healthcare professionals to work alongside doctors and nurses in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, and home healthcare settings.
With a strong emphasis on hands-on clinical training, students gain real-world experience in patient care, infection control, emergency support, and healthcare assistance, making them job-ready for the rapidly growing healthcare industry.
Eligibility

Students Will Gain Knowledge And Practical Experience In:

  • Fundamentals of Healthcare
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Patient Care & Bedside Assistance
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Nutrition & Feeding Support
  • Personal Hygiene & Patient Comfort
  • Patient Mobility & Safe Transfer Techniques
  • First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Emergency Care Assistance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Communication & Soft Skills
  • Medical Ethics & Professional Conduct
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Elderly Care & Home Healthcare

Practical Training

Students receive extensive practical training through skill labs and clinical internships in healthcare facilities. Training includes:

  • Bedside patient care
  • Bed making and patient positioning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient transportation
  • Assisting in daily living activities
  • Emergency support techniques
  • Hospital safety practices

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue rewarding careers as:
  • General Duty Assistant (GDA)
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Ward Assistant
  • Hospital Attendant
  • Home Healthcare Assistant
  • Elder Care Assistant
  • Rehabilitation Care Assistant

Employment Opportunities Are Available In:

  • Multi-Speciality Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Nursing Homes
  • Home Healthcare Agencies
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Elder Care Facilities
  • Palliative Care Centres
  • Community Health Centres

Start Your Healthcare Career Today

Take the first step toward a fulfilling profession in healthcare with the Diploma in General Duty Assistant. Gain the skills, confidence, and practical experience needed to make a positive difference in patients’ lives while building a successful career in the healthcare sector.

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