DIPLOMA IN PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT Course Fee : 27500 Duration : 27500 Eligibility : 10th

 

Diploma in Patient Care Assistant (DPCA)

Course Name: Diploma in Patient Care Assistant
Short Name: DPCA
Duration: 1 Year

Programme Name

Patient Care & Healthcare Support 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).

Examination & Practical Subjects

Subject Theory Practical Total
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Patient Care, Nursing Assistance & Infection Control 100 100 200
First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Nutrition & Patient Safety 100 100 200
Ward Management, Communication Skills, Professional Ethics & Practical Training 100 100 200
Clinical Internship, Documentation & Healthcare Support Services 100 100 200

Total Marks

  • Theory: 500 Marks
  • Practical: 500 Marks
  • Overall: 1000 Marks

Career Scope

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

  • Government & Private Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • Community Health Centres
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Elderly Care Centres
  • NGOs & Healthcare Organizations

Career Opportunities

  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing Care Assistant
  • Ward Assistant
  • Hospital Care Assistant
  • Home Care Assistant
  • Geriatric Care Assistant
  • Healthcare Support Worker

Important Note: This is an Autonomous Diploma programme intended to prepare learners for supportive roles in patient care services. It does not confer eligibility for registration as a Nurse (ANM/GNM/B.Sc. Nursing), medical practitioner, or any other statutory healthcare professional, nor does it authorize independent clinical practice. Diploma holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.