Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (ANM) Course

Health is a fundamental human right. Maintenance of optimum level of health entails individual as well as social responsibility. However health can never be ad- equitably protected by health services without active involvement of the community. Indian Nursing Council (INC) believes that ANM/FHW plays a vital role in the rural health care delivery system. She should be 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/FHW can act as a catalyst for promoting inter-sectoral convergence in Promotive and Preventive health care ANM curriculum intends to prepare skilled and effective female health workers to achieve the goals of National Rural Health Mission which aims at bringing about dramatic improvement in the health system and health status of the country. ANM/ FHW would be trained in community health skills to practice basic health care at a defined level of proficiency in accordance with local conditions and to meet local needs'. Further, the programme fits into the general educational pattern as well as nursing education system

On completion of the course, the ANM/FHW will be able to:

• Appreciate the concept of holistic health and understand the influence of socio economic and environmental factors on the health status of the community.
• Identify health problems/needs and resources in the community and mobilize social support for active participation of the community in health care activities.
• Provide preventive, promotive, restorative and emergency health care to individuals and community as required
• Provide treatment of minor ailments
• Provide skilled midwifery services to all mothers in the community and refer mothers at risk to hospitals.
• Provide skilled care to all neonates in community and refer neonates at risk to the appropriate levels.
• Render skilled child care services at home, clinic and school.
• Guide/Train birth attendants, Anganwadi workers (AW\Y)s , other community health activists and volunteers.
• Provide need-based information and counseling related to health of individuals, family and groups.
• Participate in all the National health and Family welfare programmes at community level.
• Act as a team member in the health care delivery system
• Coordinate and collaborate with the other health team members and community based organizations, non-govt. organizations (NGO) and village administration
• Manage the health centre including equipments and supplies, and maintain the records in order to provide quality based people friendly services.
• Update knowledge and skills for professional and personal growth

Swarrnim University offers a combination of academic excellence and spiritual foundation needed to face the challenges of the nursing profession. You'll receive a first-class education with a focus on practical skills and professional relevance. It is affiliated with numerous diverse healthcare facilities and clinical practices which provide a broad range of opportunities for our Nursing students. It includes an experienced and skillful faculty who demonstrate expertise in practice, research and education. University experience gives you the knowledge, skills, confidence and experience to help you make your world better.

Here is certain eligibility requirements that the candidates need to fulfill, in order to get permission for admission for the course they want to pursue. Check out the eligibility, for ANM courses, in the points below.

• For pursuing the ANM program, candidates have to come through their 10+2 exams with science subjects.
• The percentage required in these stages varies college-wise. However, the average marks that the candidate should acquire are 50%.
• The minimum age limit for applying for this course is 17 years, and is restricted to 35 years.

2 years

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