Auxiliary Nurse Midwife

ANM

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Course Overview

The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) course is a two-year diploma program that aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as auxiliary nurse midwives in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the ANM course are:

Course Structure

The ANM course is typically divided into four semesters, with each semester lasting six months. The course structure includes:
Theory Classes: Students attend theory classes in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, nursing, midwifery, and community health.
Practical Classes: Students participate in practical classes in nursing laboratories and hospitals, where they learn to provide nursing care and midwifery services.
Clinical Posting: Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and community health settings, where they gain hands-on experience in providing primary healthcare services.

Course Curriculum

The ANM course curriculum includes the following subjects:

First Semester
  • Anatomy – Introduction to human anatomy, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system
  • Physiology – Introduction to human physiology, circulatory system, respiratory system, and digestive system
  • Nursing – Introduction to nursing, nursing principles, and nursing practices
  • Midwifery – Introduction to midwifery, obstetrics, and gynecology
Second Semester
  • Community Health – Introduction to community health, epidemiology, and health education
  • Health Promotion – Introduction to health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection
  • Nursing Practice – Practice in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
  • Midwifery Practice – Practice in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
Third Semester
  • Pediatrics – Introduction to pediatrics, child health, and child development
  • Mental Health – Introduction to mental health, psychiatry, and mental illness
  • Nursing Administration – Introduction to nursing administration, leadership, and management
  • Midwifery Administration – Introduction to midwifery administration, leadership, and management
Fourth Semester
  • Project Work – Practical project in a hospital or community setting
  • Viva Voce – Oral exam to assess knowledge and skills in nursing and midwifery
  • Clinical Posting – Hands-on training in hospitals and health centers

Practical Training

Students undergo practical training in nursing laboratories and hospitals, gaining hands-on experience in:

  • Providing nursing care to patients
  • Conducting deliveries and providing midwifery services
  • Providing primary healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities
  • Managing nursing and midwifery services in hospitals and community health settings

Clinical Posting

Students undergo clinical posting in hospitals and community health settings, gaining hands-on experience in:
  • Providing nursing care to patients
  • Conducting deliveries and providing midwifery services
  • Providing primary healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities
  • Managing nursing and midwifery services in hospitals and community health settings

Career Opportunities

After completing the ANM course, students can pursue careers as:
  • Auxiliary nurse midwives in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
  • Staff nurses in hospitals and clinics
  • Community health workers in community health settings
  • Health educators in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings

Salary Range

The salary range for auxiliary nurse midwives varies depending on factors such as location, employer, and experience. However, here is a rough estimate of the salary range:

  • Entry-level : ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 per month
  • Mid-level : ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 per month
  • Senior-level : ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per month

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age : 17 years to 35 years
  • Qualification : 10+2 with Arts, commerce or science.

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