Description

Course Name: Certificate in Elderly Care and Support Services

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CECSS/V1

Eligibility: 10th (High School) or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Elderly Care and Support Services course aims to prepare learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to care for elderly individuals with compassion, respect, and professionalism. The program focuses on understanding the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes associated with aging. Students learn to assist older adults with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, nutrition, medication reminders, and toileting.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Geriatric Care: Overview of geriatric caregiving, Roles and responsibilities of a geriatric caregiver, Ethical and legal considerations, Understanding aging and stereotypes, Cultural competence in elder care, Professional boundaries and communication basics

Module 2: Anatomy, Physiology & Common Geriatric Conditions: Age-related physiological changes, Cognitive changes in aging, Common chronic diseases in older adults, Dementia and Alzheimer’s basics, Pain management principles, Recognizing signs of medical emergencies

Module 3: Personal Care & Daily Living Support: Assistance with bathing, grooming and hygiene, Safe mobility and transfer techniques, Toileting and incontinence care, Nutrition and feeding support, Skin care and pressure sore prevention, Maintaining dignity and independence

Module 4: Home Safety, Infection Control & Medication Support: Creating a safe home environment, Fall prevention strategies, Infection control practices, Use of assistive devices, Medication reminders and compliance monitoring, Emergency preparedness and response

Module 5: Psychosocial Support & Mental Health: Supporting emotional well-being, Managing loneliness and depression, Communication with cognitively impaired elders, Behavioral management strategies, Family involvement and conflict handling, Promoting social engagement and activities

Module 6: Palliative, End-of-Life & Professional Skills: Basics of palliative and comfort care, Recognizing end-of-life needs, Providing compassionate support, Documentation and reporting skills, Stress management for caregivers, Professionalism and continuous learning

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

Benefits of Certification:

1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that strengthens your professional profile across borders and demonstrates your skills to employers and institutions.

2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Programs follow an ISO-certified quality management system to promote consistency, reliability, and a standardized learning experience.

3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhance your résumé, demonstrate professional competence, and improve your prospects for career growth, promotions, or suitable job opportunities.

4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certification from a non-profit organization reflects a mission-driven approach focused on skill development, professional learning, and public benefit.

5. Access to Learning Resources – Gain access to useful learning resources such as e-books, mock tests, assessments, and online academic support.

6. Transparency & Online Verification – Each certification includes a unique enrolment or certificate ID, enabling convenient online verification by employers and other interested parties.

7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications may offer lifetime or extended validity, reducing the need for frequent renewal, subject to the applicable certification scheme.