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Geriatric Care Provider

NQR Code:QG-04-HE-03507-2025-V1-NISD
  • Old Code: QG-04-HE-03507-2025-V1-NISD

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About this Qualification

Job Description

This program aims to develop Geriatric Care Providers dedicated to providing high quality care and support to senior citizens. It offers comprehensive, evidence-based training in geriatric care, equipping caregivers with sub-nursing skills,taking care of an older person who has a chronic illness or disease, elderly in doing their activities of daily living and to fulfill local requirements like shopping, going for physiotherapy, Helping in medications or talking to doctors and nurses on behalf of client/patient, Helping to bathe or dress someone who is frail or disabled; or taking care of household work, meals, or bills for someone who cannot do these things alone (Including taking the elderly to the park/bank on wheel chair) and a deep understanding of the critical role empathy plays in caregiving. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of self-care to ensure the well-being of caregivers themselves. With a strong focus on practical skills, the training prepares caregivers to deliver effective interventions in family and community settings, promoting the welfare and quality of life of older adults.Building Geriatric Caregivers as Digital Health Assistance

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th None No Experience None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Geriatric Care Supervisor

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Introduction to Geriatric / Elderly Care/ Government Policies and Programs GCP/HSS/N0101 Mandatory 18 0.6 4
Body System, functions & related problems in Elderly GCP/ HSS/ N0102 Mandatory 33 1.1 4
Mental Health Issues in Elderly GCP/ HSS/ N0103 Mandatory 24 0.8 4
Communication, Empathy & Companionship GCP/ HSS/N 0104 Mandatory 24 0.8 4
Infection Prevention & Control GCP/ HSS/ N0105 Mandatory 29 0.97 4
Nutrition GCP/ HSS/N 0106 Mandatory 24 0.8 4
Positions, Comfort Devices & Assistive Devices GCP/ HSS/ N0107 Mandatory 29 0.96 4
Caring Procedures and therapies GCP/ HSS/ N0108 Mandatory 219 7.3 4
Self-Care of Geriatric Caregivers GCP/ HSS/ N0109 Mandatory 50 1.67 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0101 Mandatory 30 1 4