Empowering Golden-Age Care

Build a Global Career in Geriatric & Healthcare Services

International healthcare training, certification, and placement pathways for aspiring professionals.

Empowering Golden-Age Care

Build a Global Career in Geriatric & Healthcare Services

International healthcare training, certification, and placement pathways for aspiring professionals.

Empowering Golden-Age Care

Build a Global Career in Geriatric & Healthcare Services

International healthcare training, certification, and placement pathways for aspiring professionals.

Compassion

Training caregivers to provide empathetic every elderly individual.

Care & Dignity

Promoting respectful, person-centered care

Excellence

Delivering world-class training caregiving standards.

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Lives Supported

Global Excellence in Elder Care Training

GCTI is India's dedicated Geriatric Care Training Institute, established under Tugboat Care LLP in Siliguri, West Bengal. Affiliated with NSDC, HSSC, and Skill India under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

— GCTI MISSION

To create compassionate healthcare professionals who serve elderly citizens with dignity, safety, professionalism and humanity.

  • National & International Certification Standards
  • Career-Oriented Professional Developmentg
  • Global Placement Opportunities
  • Compassion-Focused Practical Learning

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OVERSEAS MARKETS

ESTABLISHED BY

Tugboat Care LLP — Steering Aspirations

Geriatric & Clinical Care

Compassionate elderly care ensuring well-being and quality of life.

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Smart Health Screening

Advanced health screening ensuring early detection and proactive care.

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Medical Workflow

Streamlining medical operations for consistency and efficiency.

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Geriatric & Clinical Care

Compassionate elderly care ensuring well-being and quality of life.

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Smart Health Screening

Advanced health screening ensuring early detection and proactive care.

Explore Care

Medical Workflow Mgmt

Streamlining medical operations for consistency and efficiency.

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The Programme

Geriatric Caregiver (Institutional & Home Care)

Designed by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council, this programme blends theory, hands-on skill labs and real-world internship to produce caregivers who are workplace-ready from Day 1.

Healthcare Sector Skill Council Certified

Professional Elder Care Training Programme

The programme covers 14 compulsory modules and 2 optional specialisation modules including Palliative Care & Dementia Care.

180 hrs
Theory Hours
180 hrs
Practical Hours
120 hrs
On-Job Training
480 hrs
Total Core Hours

Programme Details

QP Code
HSS/Q6002
QP Version
2.0
NSQF Level
Level 4
NCO Code
2015/5321
Sector
Allied Health
Minimum Age
20 Years

Start Your Journey in Geriatric Care Today

Who Can Apply
  • 12th Grade Pass or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum age 20 years & medically fit (preferred age 35+)
  • Healthcare aspirants & compassionate individuals
  • 3-year diploma after 10th grade (2nd or 3rd year)
  • Women returning to work
  • Previous NSQF Level 4 qualification + 8th pass + 1 yr experience
Pilot Batch — Planned
15 February 2027 to 14 August 2027
6 Months · Siliguri, West Bengal · Seats Limited
Subject to formal NSDC/HSSC affiliation & approvals
Indicative Course Fee

₹50,000 – ₹70,000

6-month programme · Instalment options planned

Subject to finalisation

The Bright Future

Your Future Awaits

Career Outcomes & Global Opportunities

JP Japan International Pathway – Pilot Focus

Japan faces a severe elderly care shortage and actively recruits trained caregivers under Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) and EPA healthcare programs. Our curriculum introduces foundational Japanese language preparation, cultural orientation, and internationally aligned caregiving practices to support future placement opportunities.

日本語研修
1

Hiragana & Katakana

Basic Japanese reading & pronunciation

2

Care Vocabulary

Healthcare & caregiving terminology

3

Conversation Basics

Patient interaction & daily communication

4

JLPT / SSW Prep

Future placement readiness support

International Career Insight: Candidates trained with caregiving fundamentals and Japanese language skills may become eligible for overseas healthcare employment pathways, depending on certification, language level, and recruitment requirements.

Career Pathways

Career Tracks Across India & The World

Our graduates build rewarding careers across India's rapidly expanding elder-care sector — and gain access to high-demand healthcare employment in Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, Europe, and the Gulf. A truly global healthcare workforce, built here.

Caregiver Careers

Professional geriatric caregivers delivering compassionate, person-centered support in homes, hospitals, and senior living facilities across India.

Geriatric Caregiver Senior Care Companion

Hospital Support Roles

Clinical support professionals assisting healthcare teams in hospital wards, outpatient units, and geriatric care departments.

Ward Support Aide Patient Care Assistant

Home Healthcare

Specialized caregivers providing clinical and personal care services within residential settings for elderly individuals and families.

Home Health Aide Healthcare Support Worker

Assisted Living Careers

Workforce opportunities within elder care homes, assisted living ecosystems, and senior residential communities across India.

Care Support Staff Activity & Wellness Aide

Rehabilitation Support

Assisting physiotherapy and recovery teams in rehabilitation centres, post-surgical care units, and elderly recovery programmes.

Rehabilitation Assistant Therapy Support Aide

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Career Tracks

10+

Job Roles

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Global Destinations

100%

Career-Focused Training

16 Training Modules One Complete Skill Set.

Healthcare Delivery Systems

Primary to quaternary care, elderly rights, NPHCE-NHM policies.

Human Body Structure & Function

Organ systems, body fluids, anatomy basics.

Role of Geriatric Caregiver

Scope of work, code of conduct, professional ethics.

Care of Geriatrics

Hygiene, mobility, vital signs, medication, catheter care.

Healthcare Delivery Systems

Primary to quaternary care, elderly rights, NPHCE-NHM policies.

Human Body Structure & Function

Organ systems, body fluids, anatomy basics.

Role of Geriatric Caregiver

Scope of work, code of conduct, professional ethics.

Care of Geriatrics

Hygiene, mobility, vital signs, medication, catheter care.

Government Framework Curriculum

Nationally recognized qualification with government backing.

Modern Skill Lab (Planned)

CPR mannequins, patient simulators, clinical demonstration, simulation ward

Practical Healthcare Simulations

Hands-on learning using CPR mannequins, patient simulators, and clinical training tools.

Geriatric Care Specialization

Focused training in elderly care, dementia support, mobility assistance, and palliative care.

Why Choose GCTI

"The GCTI Difference"

Comprehensive training, practical exposure, and placement support to build a successful career in elder care.

Why Choose GCTI

Japan International Pathway

Planned integration of Japanese language training. Pilot batch likely to be considered for overseas placement support to Japan.

OJT & Hospital Internship (Planned)

120 hours of planned on-the-job training at partner hospitals and elderly care facilities

Placement-Oriented Programs

Structured training with internship and placement support for careers in India and abroad.

International Caregiving Exposure

Preparation for global opportunities in Japan, Germany, Gulf countries, and beyond.

Our Highlights

Three Pillars of the GCTI

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Healthcare Training Programmes

Find answers to common questions about admissions, course curriculum, national certifications, practical internship training, and placement support. Learn how our programme prepares students for rewarding careers in geriatric care across India and international destinations such as Japan, Germany, and Gulf countries.

This programme is designed to train compassionate caregivers to provide professional support to elderly individuals in homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities.

Professionals are developed according to NISD and HSSC standards, providing nationally recognized certification and skills aligned with international caregiving requirements.

Yes, graduates can pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, home healthcare, nursing agencies, and senior care facilities across India and overseas.

Yes, the curriculum is aligned with global caregiving standards, opening pathways to careers in Japan, Germany, Gulf countries, and other international markets.

Yes, students receive practical internship experience and dedicated placement assistance to help them secure rewarding healthcare careers.

Schedule

Mon - Sat: 7am to 4.30pm

Sunday: Holiday

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