Healthcare Assistant (GDA)

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    • Duration :6 to 12 months (flexible batches)

Build a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

The Healthcare Assistant / General Duty Assistant (GDA) Program is a job-oriented training course designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and aged care facilities in India and abroad. The program focuses on hands-on skills, patient care, and real-world clinical exposure to ensure high employability.

Program Overview

Our Healthcare Assistant / GDA Program equips learners with essential healthcare support skills required to work alongside nurses and doctors. The course blends theory, simulation-based training, and practical exposure to build confidence and professional competence.

Certification

On successful completion, students receive a Healthcare Assistant / GDA Certificate, validating their skills and improving employability in hospitals and care facilities.

Why HCI Global Academy?

  • Industry-relevant curriculum
  • Practical training with real patients
  • 25+ aged care home tie-ups
  • Simulation lab facilities
  • Experienced healthcare educators
  • Strong placement support
  • Student-friendly learning environment

Program Highlights

  • Industry-aligned curriculum
  • Practical training with real patients
  • Simulation lab practice
  • Experienced healthcare educators
  • Placement assistance
  • International career guidance (select programs)

Career Opportunity

Graduates can work as:

  • Healthcare Assistant
  • General Duty Assistant (GDA)
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Caregiver
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Hospital Attendant
  • Home Healthcare Assistant

Employment Sectors:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Nursing homes
  • Aged care facilities
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Home healthcare agencies

Eligibility

  • Minimum qualification: 10th / Plus Two pass
  • Age: 18 years and above
  • Basic English communication preferred
  • Passion for patient care and healthcare service

Curriculum

Core Modules:

  • Introduction to Healthcare System
  • Role of Healthcare Assistant / GDA
  • Medical Terminology
  • Professional Ethics & Communication

Patient Care Skills:

  • Personal hygiene & grooming
  • Bathing, feeding & mobility assistance
  • Bed making & patient positioning
  • Vital signs monitoring (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration)
  • Infection control & waste management

Clinical Support Skills:

  • Assisting nurses and doctors
  • Patient transport
  • Specimen collection support
  • Basic first aid & emergency response
  • CPR & BLS awareness

Hospital Operations:

  • Ward procedures
  • Admission, discharge & transfer process
  • Documentation & reporting
  • Equipment handling & safety

Aged Care & Home Care (Optional):

  • Elderly care techniques
  • Dementia care basics
  • Nutrition & medication support
  • Home healthcare practices

Practical Training & Industry Exposure

We provide strong hands-on training through:

  • Simulation lab practice
  • Clinical case scenarios
  • Supervised practical sessions
  • Internship opportunities
  • Tie-ups with 25+ aged care homes for real-world exposure

This ensures students are job-ready from day one.

Placement Support

We offer:

  • Dedicated placement assistance
  • Resume preparation & interview training
  • Employer tie-ups
  • Career guidance
  • Overseas job pathway support (select programs)

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