Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant (DNCA) – Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Nursing Care

• Introduction to Nursing Care Assistant

• Role and Responsibilities of Nursing Care Assistant

• Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Communication Skills in Healthcare

Module 2: Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Basics of Human Anatomy

• Structure and Functions of Body Systems

• Common Diseases and Disorders

• Understanding Patient Conditions

Module 3: Basic Nursing Care

• Personal Hygiene and Grooming of Patients

• Bed Making and Patient Comfort

• Feeding and Nutrition Support

• Assisting in Daily Living Activities (ADL)

Module 4: Patient Monitoring & Vital Signs

• Measuring Temperature, Pulse and Respiration

• Blood Pressure Monitoring

• Observation and Reporting of Patient Condition

• Recording Vital Signs

Module 5: Infection Prevention & Control

• Hand Hygiene and Sanitization

• Infection Control Measures

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Biomedical Waste Management

Module 6: First Aid & Emergency Care

• Basic First Aid Techniques

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Basics

• Emergency Patient Handling

• Safety Measures in Healthcare Settings

Module 7: Nursing Assistance & Patient Care

• Assisting Nurses and Doctors

• Patient Transfer Techniques

• Care of Bedridden Patients

• Elderly and Child Care Support

Module 8: Nutrition & Health Management

• Basics of Nutrition and Balanced Diet

• Diet Planning for Patients

• Hydration and Health Maintenance

• Medication Assistance Basics

Module 9: Hospital Management & Medical Ethics

• Hospital Departments and Functions

• Patient Rights and Confidentiality

• Medical Ethics and Professional Behavior

• Record Keeping and Documentation

Module 10: Practical Training & Assessment

• Practical Demonstration of Nursing Care Skills

• Patient Handling Practice

• First Aid and Emergency Care Practice

• Final Practical and Written Examination