Develop essential knowledge and practical skills in patient caregiving, personal care, infection prevention, healthcare safety, basic patient support and professional communication to prepare for support roles in hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare and community care settings.
This program provides foundational training in caregiving, patient assistance, infection prevention and healthcare safety practices. Students learn about personal care, mobility support, hygiene, basic patient monitoring, infection control, emergency awareness, safe handling practices and healthcare documentation while developing compassionate and responsible caregiving skills.
10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
₹50,000 per year
Merit-based scholarships as per university norms.
Discover your path in Caregiving & Patient Safety.
The Caregiving, Infection Control & Patient Safety program prepares students to provide safe, respectful and compassionate support to patients and individuals requiring assistance. The program combines caregiving fundamentals with infection prevention and patient safety practices, helping students understand how to maintain hygiene, reduce risks and support patients under appropriate professional supervision.
Understand the basic principles of compassionate, respectful and responsible patient caregiving.
Assist patients with appropriate hygiene, grooming, comfort and routine daily activities.
Provide appropriate support during basic mobility, positioning and movement activities while maintaining patient safety.
Follow essential hygiene, sanitation, hand hygiene and infection prevention practices in healthcare environments.
Recognize common safety risks and follow appropriate procedures to help maintain a safe care environment.
Understand basic patient observations and the importance of reporting changes to qualified healthcare professionals.
Develop awareness of basic emergency situations and appropriate response and escalation procedures.
Apply safe practices while assisting patients, handling care equipment and supporting routine healthcare activities.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Safe and compassionate caregiving is an important part of quality healthcare. This program develops practical knowledge of patient assistance, personal care, infection prevention and safety procedures while preparing students to support patients and healthcare teams responsibly in different care environments.
The program is designed as a 1-year program divided into 2 semesters, providing foundational preparation for caregiving and healthcare support roles.
Candidates who have completed 10+2 or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board are eligible to apply.
Students can explore entry-level opportunities as caregivers, patient care assistants, healthcare support assistants, home healthcare assistants, elderly care assistants and community care support professionals.