The Diploma in General Duty Assistant course offered by the Chandigarh University is a one-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful General Duty Assistant. This program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. The program is divided into four semesters, each focusing on a different aspect of the General Duty Assistant role. During the first semester, students will learn about the fundamentals of medical terminology, medical records, and medical ethics. They will also learn about the different types of medical equipment and how to use them. In the second semester, students will learn about the different types of medical procedures and how to perform them. They will also learn about the different types of medications and how to administer them. In the third semester, students will learn about the different types of medical tests and how to interpret them. Finally, in the fourth semester, students will learn about the different types of medical treatments and how to administer them. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work as a General Duty Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	INR 1,20,000	Full-time	Private University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Records Management, Computer Applications, Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Transcription, Medical Insurance, and Medical Reimbursement.
2nd Semester	Clinical Procedures, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Radiology, and Clinical Genetics.
3rd Semester	Clinical Hematology, Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cardiology, Clinical Neurology, Clinical Endocrinology, Clinical Gastroenterology, Clinical Urology, Clinical Nephrology, Clinical Dermatology, and Clinical Ophthalmology.
4th Semester	Clinical Orthopedics, Clinical Rehabilitation, Clinical Occupational Therapy, Clinical Speech Therapy, Clinical Physical Therapy, Clinical Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Nutrition Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Genetics, and Clinical Bioethics.

1. Introduction to Medical Terminology
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Medical Office Procedures
4. Medical Records Management
5. Medical Coding and Billing
6. Medical Law and Ethics
7. Patient Care Techniques
8. Pharmacology
9. Clinical Laboratory Procedures
10. Emergency Care Procedures
11. Infection Control
12. Nutrition and Diet Therapy
13. Quality Assurance and Risk Management
14. Professionalism and Communication
15. Computer Applications in Healthcare