Diploma in Nursing Assistant
Nursing Program · 18+ years. 10th or 12th pass or fail accepted.
Course Overview
Diploma in Nursing Assistant (DNA) is a one-year diploma programme conducted by HS Institute, designed to develop practical skills in patient care, nursing assistance, hygiene, infection prevention, basic healthcare procedures and support services. The programme combines classroom learning with practical training to prepare students for healthcare support roles.
Course Highlights
1-year diploma programme
Patient-care fundamentals
Nursing assistance skills
Basic healthcare procedures
Infection prevention and hygiene
First aid and emergency support
Patient communication
Hospital-oriented practical training
Hospital placement assistance
Core Learning Areas
Fundamentals of Patient Care
Basic Nursing Assistance
Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals
Personal Hygiene & Patient Comfort
Infection Prevention & Control
Nutrition & Patient Support
First Aid & Emergency Care
Basic Medication Awareness
Vital Signs & Patient Observation
Bed Making & Patient Positioning
Mobility & Transfer Assistance
Hospital Ward Procedures
Patient Communication
Healthcare Safety & Professional Ethics
Practical & Clinical Training
Students receive supervised practical training in essential patient-care and nursing-assistance activities, including vital-sign observation, patient positioning, hygiene and comfort measures, basic ward procedures, infection-control practices, first aid and safe patient handling. Practical exposure helps students develop confidence in hospital and healthcare environments.
Career Opportunities
Further Studies
Additional healthcare skill programmes
ANM, where eligible
Other nursing assistant specializations
Further nursing or healthcare education subject to eligibility