Course Information & Syllabus
About the Auxiliary Nursing And Midwifery
Auxiliary Nursing and midwifery (ANM) is a diploma in the field of medical nursing. This is the most basic course in the field of nursing.
Nursing requires communicating with patients and assisting doctors in providing care and therefore a nurse should be adequately qualified to interact well with both doctors and patients. In addition, good operational and managerial skills and reliable patient record keeping are also essential.
ANM professionals are predominantly involved in maternity care and assisting new mothers during pregnancy. The diploma encompasses a broad variety of subject areas such as microbiology, genetics, anatomy, psychology and sociology, nursing fundamentals, behavioral science and first aid. For people who are high in will power, are devoted and have attributes such as endurance, tenacity and observation abilities this is undoubtedly the most appropriate course.
The diploma from Era University which is considered among the top ranked auxillary nursing midwifery colleges aims to train the students as nurses and in helping develop skills to function efficiently in a hospital environment. However the wider purpose of the course is to prepare an ANM to function at the community level/village with specific skills to fulfill the health needs of the community. They act as an active link between the community and the health care system.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To be able to perform basic health care activities in the assigned role
To provide professional midwifery services and refer mothers at risk to hospitals
To provide immunization programs, family healthcare and services for family planning
To educate people about self health and hygiene
To understand the principles of a healthy life related to all age groups
To establish first-aid and emergency nursing skills, elementary medical care, including minor ailment treatment
To promote community development activities
To render skilled child care services at home, clinics or schools
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Successful completion of the diploma makes candidates eligible to be registered as an ANM and designated as a Nurse. They can get easily hired in many areas of health care such as government and private hospitals, nursing homes, old age sanatoriums, orphanages and even in the armed forces medical services.
