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GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (GDA)

Features of the course

1. Introduction to Healthcare System Overview of the healthcare system in India, Roles and responsibilities of a General Duty Assistant, Ethics and professionalism in healthcare 2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology. Introduction to human body systems (e.g., respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous systems) Basic understanding of body functions and organs 3. Patient Care Assistance. Patient hygiene and grooming Bed making and patient positioning Assistance in daily activities (bathing, feeding, mobility) Infection prevention and control 4. Medical Waste Disposal Types of medical waste Guidelines for disposal of biomedical waste Infection control practices 5. First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic life support techniques (CPR, managing airway) Handling emergency situations First-aid basics (cuts, burns, fractures) 6. Basic Nursing Care Monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) Recording and reporting observations Basic wound care and dressing 7. Handling Patients with Special Needs Caring for the elderly, disabled, and bedridden patients Supporting patients with physical and cognitive impairments 8. Nutrition and Diet Support Basics of nutrition and balanced diet for patients Assisting patients with dietary requirements and meal planning 9. Communication Skills and Patient Interaction Effective communication with patients and families Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality Basic counseling skills 10. Pharmacy Assistance Basic understanding of common medications Safe medication handling and storage Assisting nurses with medication administration (under supervision) 11. Infection Control and Safety Procedures Hand hygiene and use of PPE (personal protective equipment) Managing isolation procedures for infectious patients Safety protocols in the healthcare setting 12. Soft Skills and Professional Development Teamwork and collaboration in a healthcare setting Time management and prioritizing tasks Stress management and self-care for healthcare workers 13. On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Practical Exposure Supervised hands-on training in a healthcare setting Practical experience in patient care and handling


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