Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant (DNCA)

Course Name: Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
Short Name: DNCA
Duration: 2 Years

Programme Name

Nursing & Patient Care Sciences Programme

Eligibility

• Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• Minimum Age: 16 Years
• Maximum Age: No upper age limit (as per institutional norms).

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Examination & Practical Subjects

1st Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Human Anatomy & Physiology	100	100	200
Fundamentals of Nursing Care	100	100	200
First Aid, Infection Control & Patient Safety	100	100	200
Nutrition, Health Education & Basic Patient Care	100	100	200
Communication Skills, Medical Ethics & Documentation	100	100	200

1st Year Total

• Theory: 500 Marks
• Practical: 500 Marks
• Total: 1000 Marks

2nd Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Medical-Surgical Nursing Care (Basics)	100	100	200
Maternal, Child & Geriatric Care (Basics)	100	100	200
Emergency Care, Basic Life Support & Patient Monitoring	100	100	200
Ward Management, Professional Ethics & Record Keeping	100	100	200
Clinical Internship & Practical Training	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

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Career Scope

After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Clinics
• Primary Health Centres (Supportive Roles)
• Community Health Centres
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Home Healthcare Services
• Elderly Care Centres

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Career Opportunities

• Nursing Care Assistant
• Patient Care Assistant
• Ward Assistant
• Home Healthcare Assistant
• Hospital Support Staff
• Clinical Care Assistant
• Healthcare Support Professional

Important Note: This is an Autonomous Diploma programme intended to prepare learners for supportive roles in nursing and patient care. It does not confer eligibility for registration as a nurse with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or any State Nursing Council, nor does it authorize independent nursing practice. Diploma holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under appropriate professional supervision where required.