CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANCE

The Certificate in General duty/Healthcare Assistant is designed to train the learners to acquire practical knowledge and experience in the field. The learner will be empowered to carry out the nursing skills very effectively. The Certificate in General Duty Assistance  course is designed to give the skills and knowledge required to record health-related information of a patient, shifting her/him to a room,  aiding in personal care activities, ensuring basic comforts for stay, informing the nursing staff about the condition of the patient, cleaning the equipment, and above all, ensuring the patient’s welfare till discharge.

The main outcome of this course is the ability of the individual to function in many departments, for example, clinical, nursing, laboratory, housekeeping, sanitation, etc. The duties may vary according to the situation. The GDA plays a significant role in providing the right care to patients.

The sessions included in the unit explain the skills required by a GDA for performing related tasks. The tasks include providing support for personal care, identifying the vital signs, making bed for the patient and care for the body after death. These require the GDA to act in a way, considering the psychological needs of patients and their caretakers.