CGDA: Certificate in General Duty Assistance(ODL) Apply Now

Introduction

The certificate programme in General Duty Assistant (CGDA) is a short duration skill based training program, with an objective to develop a pool of trained workforce which can be employed by hospitals and healthcare facilities to provide support to nurses, doctors as well as other healthcare team members in ensuring quality care to the patients. This program focuses on the acquisition of skills necessary to provide support by undertaking non-clinical tasks or the activities that have been directed by the healthcare team members.

Objective

  • describe the role of GDA
  • Communicate effectively with health care team members, patients and their relatives
  • demonstrate skills in general hygiene, grooming, bathing procedures, mouth, eye, ear, skin, hair, nail, foot care, feeding the patient, taking care of elimination needs
  • demonstrate skills in preparation of patient care units, transporting a patient, patient positions and use of assistive devices, handling of samples, drugs, linen and after care of equipments
  • practice infection control measures, promote safety of patient and right method of handling biomedical waste

Courses Structure

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BHT-001: Foundation of General Duty Assistance

Credits: 4
1 Semester

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BHT-002: Basic Needs of PatientCare

Credits: 2
1 Semester

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BHTL-003: Fundamental Skills for General Duty Assistance

Credits: 12
1 Semester

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