Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Understanding AgeingDaily Personal Care
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Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Nutrition and HydrationMedicines on Time
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Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Safety at Home and Fall PreventionCare of a Bedridden Person
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Sessions — part 4सत्र — भाग 4Short practical sessions with examples and activities.
Emergencies and Warning SignsEmotional Support and Rights
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Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षाShow what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 8 chapters · 37 topics
01Understanding Ageing
4 topics+
- Physical changes in old age
- Common problems: BP, diabetes, joint pain, poor sight and hearing
- Memory problems and dementia basics
- Respect and dignity
02Daily Personal Care
5 topics+
- Safe bathing
- Oral and denture care
- Skin and nail care
- Dressing and toileting help
- Hand washing by the caregiver
03Nutrition and Hydration
4 topics+
- Soft, balanced meals
- Enough water through the day
- Fibre to prevent constipation
- Following the doctor's diet advice for BP or sugar
04Medicines on Time
5 topics+
- Reading the prescription
- Weekly pill organiser and alarms
- Never stopping or changing medicine without the doctor
- Storing medicines safely
- Keeping a BP / sugar record
05Safety at Home and Fall Prevention
5 topics+
- Grab bars and non-slip mats
- Good lighting and night lamp
- Removing loose rugs and clutter
- Walking stick and walker
- Emergency numbers near the phone
06Care of a Bedridden Person
5 topics+
- Changing position about every 2 hours
- Preventing bedsores
- Bed bath and bed making
- Feeding sitting up
- Simple exercises as advised
07Emergencies and Warning Signs
4 topics+
- Stroke signs: face, arm, speech, time (FAST)
- Chest pain and breathlessness
- Falls and head injury
- Calling 108 / 112 and keeping documents ready
08Emotional Support and Rights
5 topics+
- Loneliness and spending time together
- Hobbies, prayer and light activity
- Elder Line 14567
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- Government health and pension schemes for seniors
About this course
You will be able to
- Understand common changes and health problems in old age
- Help with daily personal care: bathing, oral care, dressing and toileting
- Plan soft, balanced food and enough water for elderly people
- Give medicines on time using a pill organiser and keep a simple health record
- Make the home safe and prevent falls
- Care for a bedridden person and prevent bedsores
- Recognise emergency warning signs and give emotional support; know Elder Line 14567
Who it is for
- Family members caring for elderly parents or grandparents
- Home attendants and caregivers
- Anyone who wants to start work as a basic home care assistant
What you need
- No medical background needed
- Patience and a caring attitude
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Is this a nursing course?
No. It is basic home care awareness. Medical treatment and nursing procedures must be done by doctors and trained nurses.
Can I work as a caregiver after this course?
It gives a good base for home attendant work. For hospital or nursing jobs, a recognised healthcare course is needed.
How long is the course?
About 6 hours, with demonstrations and practice.
