ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery)
Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) is a diploma-level course in the field of nursing that prepares students to work as basic health workers in the community.
The course focuses on providing essential healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and plays a vital role in India's primary healthcare delivery system.
The ANM course is typically 2 years in duration, including 6 months of internship.
It equips students with foundational skills in:
- Maternal and child health
- Family planning services
- Nutrition and immunization
- First aid and emergency care
- Community health nursing