ANM (Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery)

Auxiliary nurse midwifery or nurse hybrids commonly known as ANM, is a village-level female health worker in India who is known as the first contact person between the community and the health services. ANMs are regarded as the grass-roots workers in the health organisation pyramid. Their services are considered important to provide safe and effective care to village communities. The role may help communities achieve the targets of national health programmes. Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (Nursing) course is a 12th standard Medical Nursing course. It deals with the field of science and covers healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death.

Eligibility

• The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
• The maximum age for admission shall be 35 years.
• The minimum educational requirements shall be 10+2 in Arts (Arts/Science/Commerce) and English Core/English Elective or Science or Health care Science - Vocational stream ONLY passing out from recognized Board.
• Student shall be medically fit.
• Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination conducted by National Institute of Open School.
• Student shall be admitted once in a year.

Course Curriculum

First Year

• Community Health Nursing
• Health Promotion
• Primary Healthcare Nursing I (Prevention of diseases and restoration of health)
• Child Health Nursing

Second Year

• Midwifery
• Health Centre Management

Duration ofthe Course

The Diploma course in Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery shall be of two years duration.