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 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 in community health skills to practice basic health care
at a defined level of proficiency in accordance with local
conditions and to meet needs. Further, the programme fits into the
general educational pattern as well as nursing education
system.
Purpose
The purpose of the ANM/FHW course is to prepare an ANM to function
at community level/village with specific skills to fulfill the
health needs of the community. She will be an active link between
the community and the health care system.
General Objectives:
On completion of the course, the ANM/FHW will be able to:
1. Appreciate the concept of holistic health and understand the
influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors on the health
status of the community.
2. Identify health problems/needs and resources in the community
and mobilize social support for active participation of the
community in health care activities.
3. Provide preventive, promotive, restorative and emergency health
care to individuals and community as required.
4. Provide treatment of minor ailments.
5. Provide skilled midwifery services to all mothers in the
community and refer mothers at risk to hospitals.
6. Provides skilled care to all neonates in community and refer
neonates at risk to the appropriate levels.
7. Renders skilled child care services at home, clinic and school.
8. Guide/Train birth attendants, Anganwadi workers (AWW)s, other
community health activists and volunteers.
9. Provide need-based information and counseling related to health
of individuals, family and groups.
10. Participate in all the national health and family welfare
programmes at community level.
11. Acts as a team member in the health care delivery system.
12. Coordinate and collaborate with the other health team members
and community based organizations, non-govt. organizations (NGO)
and village administration.
13. Manage the health center including equipments and supplies,
and maintain the records in order to provide quality based people
friendly services.
14. Updates knowledge and skills for professional and personal
growth.
Duration of Course (2 Years)
Total weeks for One and half years 76wks
Vacation 4wks
Gazetted Holidays 3wks
Examination (including preparatory)3wks
Available weeks 66wks
Teaching Hrs per week 44hrs per week
Total 2904hrs
Admission Terms and Conditions
1. The minimum age for admission shall be 15 years on or before 31
st Dec. of the year in which admission is sought.
2. The maximum age for admission shall be 35 years.
3. The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of
Secondary school certificate examination (10 years course), 10th
class or central board secondary education or at recognized
equivalent public examination. Subjects of study must be
equivalent to those prescribed by the CBSE for the class X.
Medical Fitness
Admission is subject to satisfactory report of medical
examination.
Internal Assessment
Intemal assessment will be made on the basis of classroom tests,
written assignments, performance in the community and clinical
area along with records and reports maintained by the students.
Pass mark foreach nursing subject on aggregate will be =
50%
Acandidate has to pass in theory and practical exam separately in
each ofthe papers.
A candidate has to pass in internal and extemal exam separately in
each ofthe papers.
Maximum number of attempts permitted for each paper is 3 including
fi.rst attempt.
Maximum duration of completion of the course = 2 years
A candidate failing in more than one subject will not be promoted
to the next year.
No candidate shall be admitted to the second year examination
unless the candidate has passed the first year examination.
(Internal and extemal evaluation marks to be eonside red
independently)
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Examination
On completion of practical experience, records to be signed by the
tutor and countersigned by the principal.
1. A candidate must have minimum of 80% attendance (irrespective
of the kind of absence} in theory and practical in each subject
for appearing for examination.
2. A candidate must have l00% attendance in each ofthe practical
areas before the award of com pletion certificate.
Grading and Certification
Distinction shall bc in aggregate = 75%
First division = 70% and above
Second division = 60% - 69%
Third division = 50% - 59%
Certificate will be issued on successful completion of training
requirement.
Qualified ANMs have to be registered by the State Nursing Councils
under the provision ofthe State Nursing Councils and Indian
Nursing Council Act as ANMs, before joining services as a
qualified Female Health worker and to practice a.sANM.
Written Test & Interview
Admissions shall be made by a selection committee ofthe institute
as per guidelines ofthe concemed authorities like INC/PNRC. The
candidates are required to appear for interview alongwitli
original documents on the date as notified.
If found necessary in view ofthe equal merit ofthe candidates the
institute will be holding a written test of general knowledgeand
of Metric level syllabus for selection of candidates on the date
of interview itself.
Appearing for a written test or an interview do`es not mean the
selection of` a candidate. No correspondenceltvill be entertained
regarding the rejection of a candidate, The selected candidates
will he informed of their selection. They would be required to
deposit the fees immediately after the selection.
Examination During the Course
Internal Examination
(A) Minimum oi`50% marks me required to pass the examination.
(B) It is compulsory for the student to sit in all thc
examinations conducted by the school of nursing from time to time.
The Internal assessment of the student is based on these
examinations. Students failing in these exams may be detained from
taking the state BoardfCouncil examination.
Punjab Nurses Registration Council Examination
The Punjab Nurses Registration Council holds an examination
normaly in the month of September every Year. A minimum ot`50%
marks are required to get through. A student is allowed to appear
a maximum of three times in the state council examination, after
that she will have to discontinue the training.
Examination Fees
The students shall be required to pay themselves the fee to the
Punjab Nurses Registration Council for examination conducted by
the council through the institution.
Registration
The successful candidates in the final year examination are
eligible for registration with the council paying the council's
fee.