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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare & GDA Role
- Healthcare industry overview
- Role of a General Duty Assistant
- Scope of responsibilities
- Professional ethics
- Workplace behavior
- Career opportunities
Module 2: Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Body systems
- Organ functions
- Musculoskeletal system
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Basic medical concepts
Module 3: Medical Terminology
- Common healthcare terms
- Medical abbreviations
- Anatomical terminology
- Clinical documentation
- Communication basics
- Healthcare vocabulary
Module 4: Patient Care Fundamentals
- Patient-centered care
- Personal hygiene
- Bed making
- Patient comfort
- Feeding assistance
- Daily care routines
Module 5: Infection Prevention & Control
- Hand hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Sterilization
- Disinfection
- Biomedical waste management
- Infection prevention
Module 6: Vital Signs Monitoring
- Body temperature
- Pulse measurement
- Respiratory rate
- Blood pressure
- Oxygen saturation
- Recording observations
Module 7: Patient Mobility & Positioning
- Safe patient handling
- Lifting techniques
- Wheelchair assistance
- Bed transfers
- Fall prevention
- Positioning techniques
Module 8: Nutrition & Feeding Assistance
- Basic nutrition
- Meal assistance
- Special diets
- Hydration
- Feeding techniques
- Patient monitoring
Module 9: Personal Hygiene & Grooming
- Bathing assistance
- Oral hygiene
- Hair care
- Nail care
- Skin care
- Patient dignity
Module 10: First Aid Basics
- Emergency response
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Fractures
- Fainting
- Basic life-saving measures
Module 11: Elderly Care
- Geriatric care
- Mobility support
- Dementia awareness
- Chronic illness support
- Emotional care
- Patient safety
Module 12: Mother & Child Care Support
- Maternal care assistance
- Newborn support
- Pediatric care basics
- Family communication
- Child safety
- Hygiene practices
Module 13: Home Healthcare Assistance
- Home care planning
- Patient monitoring
- Medication reminders
- Family support
- Daily living assistance
- Home safety
Module 14: Communication Skills
- Patient communication
- Family interaction
- Team collaboration
- Professional etiquette
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
Module 15: Hospital Safety
- Fire safety
- Emergency evacuation
- Hazard identification
- Incident reporting
- Workplace safety
- Patient security
Module 16: Medical Equipment Handling
- Thermometers
- Blood pressure monitors
- Glucometers
- Wheelchairs
- Stretchers
- Oxygen equipment
Module 17: Documentation & Record Keeping
- Patient records
- Observation charts
- Shift reports
- Incident documentation
- Confidentiality
- Digital documentation basics
Module 18: Ethics & Legal Responsibilities
- Patient rights
- Confidentiality
- Consent awareness
- Professional conduct
- Healthcare ethics
- Legal responsibilities
Module 19: Practical Clinical Skills
- Bedside assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transport
- Specimen handling
- Infection control practice
- Clinical demonstrations
Module 20: Workplace Readiness
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Stress management
- Professional grooming
- Workplace discipline
- Career readiness
Module 21: Clinical Case Scenarios
- Elderly patient care
- Emergency situations
- Infection control scenarios
- Home healthcare cases
- Hospital workflow
- Practical simulations
Module 22: Assessment Preparation
- Theory revision
- Practical revision
- Mock assessments
- Skills evaluation
- Feedback sessions
- Competency review
Module 23: Career Development
- Resume preparation
- Interview skills
- Healthcare career pathways
- Professional development
- Communication enhancement
- Workplace expectations
Module 24: Final Assessment & Certification
- Written assessment
- Practical examination
- Patient care evaluation
- Competency assessment
- Performance review
- Certification guidance
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
The General Duty Assistant (GDA) Certification program equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to provide quality patient care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home healthcare settings. Participants learn patient hygiene, mobility assistance, infection prevention, vital signs monitoring, first aid, communication, and healthcare ethics to support doctors and nurses effectively.