The General Duty Assistant or GDA program is designed to provide quality care to patients admitted in nursing homes and hospitals. After clearing this exam, students become certified General Duty Assistants and thus work in an efficient and knowledgeable manner.
Course Description
Course Overview:
A Certificate in Awareness about General Duty Assistant typically involves a program designed to introduce individuals to the role and responsibilities of a General Duty Assistant (GDA) in the healthcare sector. GDAs are crucial members of the healthcare team who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Upon completion of the program, participants may receive a certificate indicating their awareness and understanding of the role of a General Duty Assistant.
Learning Objective:
- Demonstrate proficiency in assisting patients with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Implement proper techniques for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, including infection control measures and environmental safety protocols.
- Utilize effective communication skills to interact with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team, ensuring clear and respectful exchanges of information.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies and critical situations, demonstrating knowledge of basic first aid procedures and emergency protocols.
- Uphold ethical principles and professional standards in all aspects of patient care, respecting patient confidentiality and rights while maintaining professionalism and integrity.
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Continuously engage in self assessment and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of healthcare assistance.
Eligibility Criteria:
• 10+2 Students
• Any One Who Wants to Become a General Duty Assistant
Course Duration
30 Days
Course Content
Introduction to Healthcare and Role of a GDA
Patient Care Basics
Infection Control and Safety
Communication Skills
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Self care and Professional Development
Practical Training and Clinical Experience.
Assessment and Evaluation:
- Regular assessments to gauge understanding and competency.
- Feedback sessions for continuous improvement.
- Final evaluation to assess readiness for certification as a General Duty Assistant.
Course Highlights
- Program pedagogy which includes Online Classes, Student Faculty Chat by Subject Experts and Post Course Exam.
- Reference subject through E Books
- Program materials developed by experts
- Each Lesson culminating into a qualifying online exam
Evaluations and Grading
- Evaluations will collate candidate performance based on post training Assessment, Lesson End Assessment, participation in live classes, participation in student-faculty chat.
Certification
- At the end of the program the student will be awarded with Certification from Skill Sathi.