Goa University offers a Certificate in Nursing Assistant Course, which is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful nursing assistant. The course covers topics such as patient care, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and infection control. It also includes practical training in the areas of vital signs, patient assessment, and medical record keeping. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Certification Exam and become certified nursing assistants. The course is offered in both full-time and part-time formats, and is open to all students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent. The course fee is affordable and the duration of the course is one year.

Course Duration	Course Fees	Mode of Study	Institute Type
1 year	INR 10,000	Full-time	University

Semester	Subjects	Topics
1	Anatomy & Physiology	Structure & Function of the Human Body, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology
2	Fundamentals of Nursing	Nursing Process, Nursing Care Plans, Health Promotion & Maintenance
3	Nutrition & Dietetics	Nutrition Basics, Food & Nutrition, Diet Planning & Management
4	Pharmacology & Drug Administration	Drug Administration & Dosage Calculations, Drug Interactions & Side Effects
5	Medical-Surgical Nursing	Assessment & Diagnosis, Treatment & Care of Patients with Medical & Surgical Conditions
6	Mental Health Nursing	Assessment & Diagnosis, Treatment & Care of Patients with Mental Health Conditions

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Health Care Practices
3. Medical Terminology
4. Infection Control
5. Nutrition
6. Pharmacology
7. Clinical Procedures
8. Patient Care
9. Communication Skills
10. Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing