Bed Making

Course Name: Bed making Course Code: HC20GDA010V0 Course Duration: 20 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Familiarize with various types of hospital beds and their functions Understand the purposes of bed making Familiarize with various types of hospital bed linen Make an unoccupied and occupied bed Follow all safety measures to maintain patient safety during bed making Take all precautions […]

Preventing Patient Injury

Course Name: Preventing Patient Injury Course Code: HC20GDA011V0 Course Duration: 10 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Understand the importance of patient fall prevention Identify the risk factors for patient fall and injury Describe various ways to prevent patient fall Demonstrate measures to be taken in the event of fall Course Structure: Unit1: Safety of Patients Lesson 1: Preventing Accidental […]

Routine Inpatient Activities

Course Name: Routine Inpatient Activities Course Code: HC20GDA005V0 Course Duration: 20 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Identify and describe the common medical and surgical equipment and their uses Identify and describe patient comfort and care devices and their uses Understand sterilization process of hospital equipment Describe different methods of sterilization Assist the nurse with autoclaving process of hospital equipment […]

Computer Skills

Course Name: Computer Skills Course Code: HC20GDA017V0 Course Duration: 5 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Explain the use of computers for a General Duty Assistant Describe computer and its basic applications Explain how a computer works Identify input and output devices Demonstrate safe work practices while using computers Understand and work with basic tools of Microsoft Word and Microsoft […]

Elimination Needs

Course Name: Elimination Needs Course Code: HC20GDA009V0 Course Duration: 25 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Understand the body waste elimination process Identify and select appropriate equipment required for a patient’s elimination need Demonstrate cleaning procedure of the equipment used in an elimination process Assist patients with their urination and defecation procedures Observe and report any abnormalities during an elimination […]

Work Readiness and Soft Skills

Course Name: Work Readiness and Soft Skills Course Code: HC20GDA018V0 Course Duration: 5 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Understand importance of work readiness and soft skills Explain the importance of effective communication for a GDA’s role Describe LSRW skills required for effective communication Explain interpersonal skills needed for a GDA’s job role Understand and make efforts to fulfil fundamental […]

Ergonomics and Body Mechanics at Health Care Setting

Course Name: Ergonomics and Body Mechanics at Health Care Setting Course Code: HC20GDA004V0 Course Duration: 10 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview:  Understand and describe ergonomics and body mechanics Identify the work-related injuries and their risk factors Demonstrate basic principles of body mechanics  Prevent injuries to self as well as patients by following correct techniques of body mechanics Course Structure:  […]

Nutrition and Hydration

Course Name: Nutrition and Hydration Course Code: HC20GDA008V0 Course Duration: 20 Hrs Course Description : Course Overview: Explain the concept of nutrition and hydration Describe various nutrients of a healthy and balanced diet and their sources Differentiate between various types of patient diets Explain the different methods of feeding the patient Assist patients with feeding process   Identify the signs of […]