General Duty Assistant

BY
VIVO Healthcare

Develop the abilities and skills to provide quality care to patients by enrolling in the General Duty Assistant course by VIVO Healthcare.

Mode

Online

Duration

2 Months

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English

Course overview

The General Duty Assistant certification programme aims to equip you with the skills of an effective General Duty Assistant (GDA). During this two-month-long course, you will learn professionalism, communication, and basic personal care skills.

The General Duty programme by VIVO Healthcare includes a combination of theory and simulation for 240 hours. The course teaches you about safety and emergency procedures. You will become competent to provide high-quality healthcare to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.

Throughout VIVO Healthcare’s General Duty Assistant training, you will learn how to perform basic nursing tasks. You will also develop the ability to work under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.

After completing the General Duty Assistant course, you can get a certification from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). You will undergo a 180-hour-long internship too. It will help you qualify to take the Healthcare Sector Skills Council (HSSC) competency exam and become a certified GDA.

The highlights

  • VIVO/NSDC certification
  • 180-hours internship
  • Offline course
  • Offered by VIVO Healthcare
  • 240-hours simulation and theory
  • 2-months programme
  • 420-hours duration

Program offerings

  • Examination
  • 420-hours programme
  • Vivo healthcare course
  • Assessments
  • Offline training
  • Placement support
  • Instructor-led learning
  • 2-months training
  • Education loan
  • Internship
  • Up-to-date curriculum

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

VIVO Healthcare

Eligibility criteria

Class 10th is the minimum prerequisite for enrolling in the General Duty Assistant training by VIVO Healthcare.

You need 70% attendance in classes and 85% during the clinical internship to appear for the exams. There will be module-based assessments, weekly assessments, a pre-internship exam, and a final foundation exam during the course. You need to score 70% to qualify for the internship. To become eligible for the General Duty Assistant certification, you must pass the exam, clear the internship and pay the full course fee. 

What you will learn

Communication skills Nursing skills

By the time you complete the General Duty Assistant programme syllabus, you will be able to:

  • Build basic personal care skills
  • Use your communication skills effectively 
  • Recognise and implement emergency/safety procedures
  • Display professionalism in job performance and appearance
  • Work under the direction of qualified healthcare professionals to offer patient care
  • Perform basic nursing tasks in a competent and safe environment
  • Use techniques and procedures to prevent the spread of microbes
  • Perform within the legal and ethical boundaries of the scope of practice

The syllabus

Dealing with patient

Maintaining hygiene & cleanliness

Grooming & personal hygiene

Assistance to nursing staff (as instructed in patient care plan; observing & reporting changes in patient condition)

Understanding Normal Physiology & Anatomy of Human body

Hospital bed making

Admission process

Transportation of patients

Universal Safety Procedures

Bio Medical Waste Management

Briefing & Reporting

Admission details

Step 1 – Go to the link - https://vivohealthcare.com/courses/general-duty-assistant.html to open the General Duty Assistant course page.

Step 2 – Click on the ‘Apply Now button to reach the sign-in/registration page.

Step 3 – Enter some basic info and click on the ‘Register’ button to create a new account.

Step 4 – You will now reach an application form page. Fill in all the required fields and hit ‘Submit.

Step 5 – On the payments page, pay the course fee to finally enrol in the General Duty Assistant programme.


Filling the form

You need to submit an application form to join the General Duty Assistant course. The form requires you to fill in some personal details, including first and last name, phone number, email address, city, state, residential address, and pin code. You also need to specify the course, centre, price, and duration before applying online.

In the offline form, fill in details, including your parents' name, their mobile number, your caste, blood group, marital status, gender, DOB, religion, address, Pincode, and nationality. Also offer your mobile number, Aadhar number, state, email ID, educational qualifications, bank details, and information about your guardian.  

Evaluation process

It is mandatory to appear for module-based, weekly assessments, final foundation exams, and a pre-internship. If you can’t achieve the minimum qualifying marks during the General Duty Assistant exams, you have to pay a remediation fee of Rs. 1,500.

How it helps

The General Duty Assistant certification programme helps you start a career as a certified GDA. You can explore a wide range of job roles such as Floor Supervisor, Nursing Assistant, Supervisor, and Manager.

Moreover, you can get the General Duty Assistant certificate after meeting the eligibility criteria. This will add considerable value to your CV and enhance your employability. You also become qualified to take the HSSC competency exam.

FAQs

What is the total course fee?

You need to pay Rs 12,000 to join the General Duty Assistant course.

Are there any prerequisites to join the General Duty Assistant programme?

Yes, you must have passed the 10th class before enrolling in the course.

How long will the internship period be?

The clinical internship for the General Duty Assistant programme has a duration of 180 hours.

What is the total course timeline?

The General Duty Assistant course is two months long.

Where to reach out in case of more queries about the General Duty Assistant training?

You can send an email to info@vivohealthcare.com and ask your questions.

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