Diploma in General Duty Assistant (GDA) is a vocational course that trains individuals to assist healthcare professionals in patient care. This course typically one year and covers essential skills like patient handling, basic nursing care, and medical record management. GDAs play a crucial role in supporting nursing and medical staff, ensuring patient safety, and improving the overall patient experience.
Graduates can find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home healthcare settings.
The GDA course emphasizes practical training in providing basic patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and basic medical procedures.
Generally, candidates need to have completed at least the 8th grade or 10th standard from a recognized board.
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