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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom, Campus Based/Physical Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) programme by Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Digital Technologies aims to train you for working as a nursing assistant. The Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) affiliates this course.

During the General Duty Assistant (GDA) course, you will learn how to manage sick patients while providing basic care. It consists of Six-month-long classroom training with practical and theoretical classes. Plus, you will undergo three months of on-the-job training to sharpen your skills. You can attend the course in multiple locations, including Delhi, Mohali, Pune, and Mumbai.

The General Duty Assistant (GDA) certification programme teaches you the main responsibilities of a GDA. You will learn how to look after a patient’s health, safety, and comfort needs. The course also focuses on instilling ethical and empathetic behaviour beyond daily patient care.

The Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) syllabus covers a wide range of topics. These include body mechanics, CPR, first aid, medical waste disposal, etc. You will learn how to work in close collaboration with Nurses, Doctors, and other healthcare providers.

The Highlights

Offline programme
6-months course
HSSC affiliation
Instructor-led learning
Placement assistance
Offered by Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Digital Technologies
3-months on-the-job training
Certification

Programme Offerings

An offering of Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Digital Technologies
Multiple classroom locations
Scholarship
6-months training
HSSC affiliation
Offline Learning
Expert instructors
On-the-job training
Placement Support

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Healthcare, Pune

Eligibility Criteria

You can enrol in the Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) programme only if you have passed the 8th class. Also, you must be at least 18 years old.

What you will learn

Housekeeping skills

By the time you complete the Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) training, you will be proficient in:

Feeding and dressing patients
Taking care of patient’s hygiene
Assisting in basic patient care
Assisting patients in moving in and out of bed
Take extra care of patients, including housekeeping
Helping patients exercise
Knowing how to do emergency first aid, CPR, and more
Understanding the healthcare systems and the hospitals

Who it is for

The Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) course is meant for students who want to make a career as a GDA in nursing homes, hospitals, community care centres, nursing homes for senior citizens, etc.

Admission Details

Step 1 – Tap this link: https://www.smart-academy.in/course/general-duty-assistant-gda/to reach the Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) course page.

Step 2 – Fill in some basic details in the form near the top and tap ‘Request for a call back’.

Step 3 – A new webpage with a ‘Thank You’ message will appear. An admission counsellor will call you for discussing further admission steps.

Step 4 – Then, you need to clear a personal interview and entrance test.

Step 5 – You will get admission to the Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) programme after paying the course fee and submission of documents.

Application Details

The small application form on the Certificate in General Duty Assistant (GDA) course webpage requires you to enter basic info. Simply enter your highest education, first and last name, email ID, mobile number and preferred location to apply.