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Diploma in Nursing Assistant (D.N.A.)

It is one of the most well-known paramedical professions which is a vital part of medical care. In the hospital, from general ward to the operation theatre, nursing assistant are required everywhere to do patient care. Nursing is an essential component of the healthcare system clinics/Nursing Homes.

The roles of a General Duty Assistant, serving for inpatient facilities, include the following:

- planning and organizing the unit
- Nursing care
- Assistance in housekeeping and sanitation
- Transportation of patients and specimens
- participating in ward management, post-mortem care, etc.
The Duties of a General Duty Assistant
- General Duty Assistants, commonly known as Nursing Care Assistants, Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, Bedside Assistants or Orderlies are required to take care of patients’ daily care, medication, safety and comfort.
- they are the ones who ensure and maintain a suitable environment for the patients during the recovery period.
- General Duty Assistants also make sure that the patients are fed with a healthy and well-balanced diet.

About Diploma in Nursing  Assistant

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant (DNA) is a 2-year diploma course in which one gets to learn about nursing assistant/aide skills and knowledge. During the course work, students also learn about topics such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Diseases, Medical-Surgical Operations etc. Nursing care assistants are also known as nurse aides. They work alongside or under the supervision of qualified nurses (RNs) and Doctors. There is a huge demand for Diploma in Nursing Assistant professionals in sectors such as Nursing Homes, Medical Writing, Administration, Health Care Centres, Educational institutes, etc.

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Course Highlights

The major highlights of the Diploma in Nursing  Assistant are shown follows:

Level of Programme

Diploma Level

Short Name

DNA

Duration of Course

2-Years

Minimum Qualification

Passed in Class 10th

Admission Process

Merit/ Entrance Exam

Course Type

Semester 

Course Fee

INR 1,500 to INR 1,50,000/-

Starting Salary

INR 2 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for the Diploma in Nursing  Assistant is as follows:

  • To be eligible for DNA course, candidates must have completed class 10th or its equivalent from a recognised board in India.

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Admission Process

Each nursing aspirant will be required to participate in the individual admission processes defined specifically by the nursing colleges, in accordance with the regulations laid down by the Indian Nursing Council. For the course, there are two commonly accepted admission processes which are either direct admissions to the courses or merit-based admissions. Admissions to the Diploma in Nursing  Assistant course is usually conducted between April to June every year, in India.

Check out the steps and processes included under a Diploma in Nursing  assistant Admission Process.

Merit-Based Admissions

  • After submission of the application forms for the Diploma in Nursing  Assistant course, candidates will be asked to participate in the respective admission processes of the concerned college.
  • Under, merit-based admissions, individual colleges will release merit lists after all the application forms have been received, within the stipulated date and time.
  • As per the admission policies of the individual colleges, the candidates may be asked to sit for a written test or personal interview.
  • However, in most cases, admissions will be offered to candidates as per the merit lists released by the colleges. Only a few colleges require candidates to appear for written tests or personal interviews.

Direct Admissions

  • As the name suggests, candidates will be asked to apply to the nursing college offering the course.
  • One the application form and the application fee has been paid, candidates will be offered admissions to the course. They will not be required to clear any other selection parameters to take admission into the course.

Note: Each college offering the course will define individual requirements. Therefore, all candidates are advised to go through the admission guidelines of the college of your choice.

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Course Fee

The average course fee for Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant varies from college to college. The average course fee for DNCA in both Government and Private colleges is as follows:

Institute Type

Minimum Annual Fee

Maximum Annual Fee

Government or Public College

Rs 1,500/- 

Rs 35,000/- 

Private College

Rs 45,000 

Rs 1,50,000/-

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Syllabus

The semester-wise syllabus of Diploma in Nursing  Assistant course is as follows:

Semester

Major Topics to study

1st and 2nd Semester

Introduction to Nursing

Introduction to Pharmacology

Basic Human Sciences- Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology

Community Health Nursing

First Aid

Nutrition

Computer Application

Communicative English

3rd and 4th Semester

Pediatric Nursing

Sociology

Personal Hygiene

Psychology

Principles of Epidemiology and Epidemiological Methods

Ward Management

Gynecological Nursing

Family Health Nursing care

Diploma in Nursing  Assistant Career Options and Job Prospects

Some of the popular employment sectors and job profiles for candidates who have completed a Diploma in Nursing  Assistant is as follows:

 

Employment  Sectors

  • Private and Government Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • NGOs
  • Healthcare Systems Clinics and
  • Community Health Centers (CHCs)

 

Job Profiles

  • Emergency Nurses
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Nursing In- Charge
  • Infection Control Nurse

Average Salary

Rs 1,00,000/- to Rs 2,40,000/- LPA

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