Diploma in General Duty Assistant (DGDA)
Course Name: Diploma in General Duty Assistant
Short Name: DGDA
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in General Duty Assistant (DGDA) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in patient care, nursing assistance, first aid, infection control, vital signs monitoring, emergency care, hospital procedures, and healthcare support services. The course combines classroom learning with clinical training to prepare students for assisting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in hospitals and community healthcare settings.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Patient Care 100 100 200
First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency Care 100 100 200
Infection Control, Hygiene & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
Nutrition, Communication Skills & Patient Safety 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Medical-Surgical Care 100 100 200
Community Health & Geriatric Care 100 100 200
Maternal & Child Care 100 100 200
Hospital Management & Biomedical Waste Management 100 100 200
Clinical Training & Healthcare Support Services 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Government & Private Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
Rehabilitation Centres
Home Healthcare Services
Old Age Care Centres
Healthcare Institutions
Career Opportunities
General Duty Assistant (GDA)
Patient Care Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Ward Assistant
Hospital Care Assistant
Home Health Assistant
Geriatric Care Assistant
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for supportive healthcare roles. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and institutional policies and under appropriate professional supervision where required.