Certificate in General Duty Assistance (CGDA)

• Must have completed 10th standard (or equivalent).
• Minimum age (often 18 years).
• Sometimes a minimum % of marks (varies by institute).

Yuva Paramedical Institute, located in Naigaon, Palghar, offers the General Duty Assistant course to equip students with foundational skills needed in patient care. The program combines classroom instruction and hands‐on training to ensure students gain familiarity with hospital routines, hygiene standards, patient mobility, basic first aid procedures, and vital monitoring. Under guidance from experienced paramedical educators and clinical staff, enrollees learn to assist nurses and doctors in delivering care. The curriculum typically includes modules on anatomy & physiology, infection control, biomedical waste management, communication skills, and ethical patient care. On completion, graduates are expected to be capable of working in a variety of settings: hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and in-home care services.