LPU launches diploma, BSc courses in child and elderly care

Lovely Professional University (LPU) Punjab has launched new courses in child and elderly care, marking a new development in the allied health sciences sector. Students will now get the option of taking admission in a two-year diploma in child and elderly care, and a three-year BSc degree in child and elderly care.

The programmes are tailored for childcare and elderly care, two domains which are growing rapidly in Canada, Australia, UK and US, because of the aging populations and evolving family structures, said the statement.

Students will be trained in caregiving, health and wellness management, psychosocial support, and safety protocols for vulnerable age groups such as infants, children, and the elderly, through simulation-based clinical training, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary healthcare learning.

LPU 2025 admissions

LPU admissions are open for the diploma in child and elderly care and BSc in child and elderly care for its upcoming academic session. Interested students can visit the official website, www.lpu.in, for the admission, as there is a limited number of seats available.

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After the completion of a programme in child and elderly care, students can find employment opportunities as geriatric care assistants and home care coordinators. They can opt for industries like palliative care, elderly wellness coaching, and even entrepreneurial roles like running day care centres or senior living homes.

Other sectors which recruit child and elderly care graduates are hospitals, rehabilitation centres, non-governmental organisations (NGO), private care agencies, and global caregiving networks.

LPU healthcare programmes

The programmes were developed under LPU’s ‘EduRevolution’ framework, and aim to train students through “experiential learning, cross-disciplinary integration, and outcome-based training”. Students will receive clinical exposure right from the beginning through simulation labs, courtesy of LPU’s partnership with hospitals and diagnostic centres.

“These programs are not just a course of study; they are a gateway to global careers, dignified service, and long-term job security,” said Monica Gulati, registrar of LPU and senior dean, faculty of applied medical sciences.

LPU already offers an array of courses in allied health science - BSc in medical radiology and imaging technology; BSc in medical laboratory technology; BSc in physiotherapy; and BSc in respiratory therapy.