LPU Launches India’s First Globally Aligned Child and Elderly Care Programmes
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LPU Launches India’s First Globally Aligned Child and Elderly Care Programmes

Mirza Faisal BaigUpdated on 09 Jul 2025, 10:39 AM IST

- B.Sc. and Diploma Programs Designed to Meet Soaring Global Demand for Professional Caregivers Across Canada, UK, US, and Australia.

LPU Launches India’s First Globally Aligned Child and Elderly Care Programmes
LPU Launches India’s First Globally Aligned Child and Elderly Care Programmes

- With Admissions Open and Seats Limited, LPU Offers a Rare First-Mover Advantage to Students Aspiring for Future-Proof Careers.

Jalandhar - In a bold and visionary move, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has launched India’s most future-forward healthcare programs—B.Sc. and Diploma courses in Child and Elderly Care—marking a significant milestone in Allied Health Sciences education. As the world faces an unprecedented surge in demand for skilled caregivers, Lovely Professional University's initiative opens up exceptional global career pathways for students. These programs are more than just academic offerings—they are life-changing opportunities to become part of one of the fastest-growing professions across countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US. With limited seats and soaring interest, missing this wave now could mean missing out on a future-proof career in global healthcare.

This strategic expansion reinforces LPU’s leadership in Allied Health Sciences, where the university already offers a strong portfolio including B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physiotherapy, and Respiratory Therapy. The newly launched programs, available as a 2-year Diploma and a 3-year B.Sc. degree, are tailored to address critical workforce shortages in child and elderly care—two of the most rapidly growing healthcare domains worldwide.

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“Caregiving is no longer seen as auxiliary—it is a frontline profession requiring both empathy and evidence-based knowledge,” said Dr. Monica Gulati, Registrar of LPU and Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences. “At LPU, we have developed these programs with strong global relevance, integrating simulation-based clinical training, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary healthcare learning.”

These programs equip students with hands-on competencies in caregiving, health and wellness management, psychosocial support, and safety protocols for vulnerable age groups such as infants, children, and the elderly. The curriculum is aligned with international caregiving standards, ensuring that graduates are ready for direct placement in countries where the demand for professional caregivers is surging due to aging populations and evolving family structures.

From Geriatric Care Assistants and Home Care Coordinators to careers in Palliative Care, Elderly Wellness Coaching, and even entrepreneurial roles like running day care centres or senior living homes—students are positioned to enter high-impact, high-respect professions. Opportunities also exist in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, NGOs, private care agencies, and global caregiving networks.

Delivered under LPU’s transformative EduRevolution framework, these programs emphasize experiential learning, cross-disciplinary integration, and outcome-based training. Students learn in state-of-the-art simulation labs and receive structured clinical exposure from day one, thanks to LPU’s collaborations with leading hospitals and diagnostic centres.

Moreover, students gain access to national and international conferences, workshops, and guest lectures by top professionals and global researchers in healthcare, giving them a holistic view of modern caregiving and its evolving role in global public health.

“These programs are not just a course of study—they are a gateway to global careers, dignified service, and long-term job security,” said Dr. Gulati. “This is the moment to invest in a career path where human connection meets healthcare innovation.”

Apply Now – Admissions Closing Soon

LPU has opened admissions for the upcoming academic session, and the response from prospective students and industry stakeholders has been overwhelming. With a limited number of seats and high demand globally for trained professionals, students are urged to act quickly to secure their place in these pioneering programs.

To apply or learn more, visit - lpu.in

Disclaimer: This article has been published as a marketing initiative between Careers360 and Lovely Professional University.

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