The Certificate in General Duty Assistance (GDA) is a vital healthcare vocational program designed to train frontline support professionals who ensure the smooth functioning of hospital wards and patient care units. Often referred to as "Nursing Assistants" or "Patient Care Assistants," GDAs are the backbone of the healthcare delivery system.

In India, this program is strictly aligned with NSQF Level 4 under the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), supporting the Ayushman Bharat mission and the global demand for trained healthcare workers.