Course Details

Auxiliary Nursing and midwifery (ANM) is a two years diploma programme in nursing. ANM plays a vital role in the rural health care delivery system. They provide holistic care and are sensitive and accountable to meet the health needs of the community. She should be able to provide accessible, equitable, affordable and quality health care. ANM predominantly involved in maternity care and assist women during pregnancy, child birth and provide essential care to the mother and its new-born.

They provide continue care to the mother and baby, also provide vaccination.

ANM helps to identify health problem/ needs and resources in the community and also help in mobilize social support for active participation in the community.

ANM curriculum intends to prepare skilled and effective female health workers to achieve the goals of National Health Mission which aims at bringing about dramatic improvement in the health system and health status of the country. In Akshat College, we provide training for ANM as community health skilled personnel and who will practice basic health care at the defined level of proficiency in accordance with local conditions and to meet local needs. They act as an active link between the community and the health care system.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

1. ???Appreciate the concept of holistic health and understand the influence of socio economic and environmental factors on the health status of the community.
2. Provide preventive, promotive, restorative and emergency health care to individuals and community as required.
3. Provide treatment of minor ailments.
4. Provide skilled midwifery services to all mothers in the community and refer mothers at risk to hospitals.
5. To educate people about self-health and hygiene.
6. To understand the principles of a healthy life related to all age groups.
7. To establish first-aid and emergency nursing skills, elementary medical care, including minor ailment treatment.
8. To promote community development activities.
9. To render skilled child care services at home, clinics or schools.

DURATION

Duration : 2 YEARS.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
2. The maximum age for admission shall be 30 years.
3. The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of 12 years of schooling (10 + 2 year course) recognised by CBSE/ICSE/SSSCE/HSCE or a recognized equivalent examination.
4. Student shall be medically fit.
5. Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination conducted by National Institute of Open School.
6. Student shall be admitted once in a year.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Successful completion of the diploma makes candidates eligible for registered as an ANM and designated as a Nurse. They can work in Community health centres, Primary Health Centre, Health centres, Private Nursing home, old age home, Private clinic etc.