The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant is an ideal course for those looking to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful nursing care assistant. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of nursing care, enabling them to provide quality care to patients in a variety of settings. The course focuses on the development of communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the knowledge and skills required to provide safe and effective nursing care. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a nursing care assistant in a variety of settings.

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	6 Months
Course Fees	Rs. 4,000/-
Mode of Study	Distance Learning
Institute Type	Open University

Semester	Syllabus
1st	Introduction to Nursing Care Assistant, Anatomy & Physiology, Basic Nutrition, Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid & Emergency Care
2nd	Medical Surgical Nursing, Maternal & Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing
3rd	Pharmacology, Pathology & Microbiology, Nursing Research & Statistics, Nursing Management & Administration
4th	Health Care of Elderly, Gerontology, Health Care of Disabled, Health Care of Adolescents
5th	Health Care of Children, Health Care of Women, Health Care of Men, Health Care of Families
6th	Health Care of Community, Health Care of Special Population, Health Care of Rural Areas, Health Care of Urban Areas

1. Introduction to Nursing Care
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Fundamentals of Nursing
4. Health Care Practices
5. Communication and Documentation
6. Infection Control
7. Nutrition and Dietetics
8. Pharmacology
9. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
10. Community Health Nursing
11. Professional Ethics and Legal Aspects of Nursing
12. First Aid and Emergency Care