GDA

GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT
A Job-Ready Healthcare Program
Powered by OKCL
Course Fee
₹1250/-
Duration
1 MONTH
(30 HOURS)
Location
ALL OVER ODISHA
(ALCs of OKCL)
Qualification
Minimum
8th PASS
ODISHA KNOWLEDGE CORPORATION LTD.
(Under the Administration of E & IT Department, Govt. of Odisha)
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0674-3520021
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www.okcl.org
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help@okcl.org

About the Course

The General Duty Assistant (GDA) Course is an industry-relevant healthcare skilling program introduced by Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) on the ERA digital learning platform.

  • 📚 Duration: 1 month (30 hours)
  • 🎯 Eligibility: Minimum Class 8 pass
  • 🏥 Career Ready: Trains you for healthcare jobs across Odisha
  • 💡 Practical Skills: Essential healthcare practices and patient assistance

This program is ideal for students and youth aiming to enter the healthcare sector with a strong foundation and job-ready skills.

Why Choose the GDA Course?

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High Demand: Healthcare institutions need trained support staff more than ever.

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Affordable Fee: ₹1250/- per learner.

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For ALCs: Diversify offerings by adding a healthcare skilling program alongside OS-CIT and OCOC.

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Social Impact: Contributes to Odisha’s healthcare readiness by preparing job-ready assistants.

Key Learning Outcomes

Learners will gain:

  • Patient Care & Comfort: Handling admission/discharge, ensuring daily needs, safety, and comfort.
  • Healthcare Essentials: Basics of human body, hygiene practices, infection prevention.
  • Emergency Response: CPR, first aid, patient mobility, fall prevention.
  • Professional Readiness: Documentation, consent, communication, biomedical waste management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GDA course can pursue careers in:

  • Hospitals & Nursing Homes
  • Clinics & Community Health Centers
  • Home-based Patient Care
  • A pathway towards nursing, paramedical, and advanced healthcare roles

How to Enroll

Enrollment is simple!

  • 👉 Visit your nearest OKCL Authorized Learning Centre (ALC) and register today.
  • 👉 Learn through ERA, OKCL’s digital platform, with interactive content and guided sessions.
Enrollment learning session
“Join the GDA course today and take your first step towards a rewarding healthcare career with OKCL.”