The Bihar ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) syllabus is a 2-year diploma course designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic nursing and midwifery care, particularly in rural areas. The curriculum is standardized across India by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), ensuring uniformity between government and private colleges.
Core subjects
The ANM curriculum covers various subjects related to nursing and midwifery, including:
Community Health Nursing
Health Promotion
Primary Health Care Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Midwifery
Health Centre Management
Breakdown by year
First Year: Focuses on foundational knowledge and skills in Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Primary Health Care Nursing, and Child Health Nursing.
Second Year: Delves deeper into specialized areas like Midwifery and Health Centre Management, with an emphasis on practical training. The second year typically includes a mandatory 6-month internship to provide hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.
Important topics
Specific topics within these subjects include:
Community Health Nursing: Concepts of community health and primary healthcare, national health policies and programs, roles of healthcare teams, community health needs assessment, home visits, health counseling, structure and dynamics of communities.
Health Promotion: Nutrition (importance, essential nutrients, balanced diets, malnutrition, food hygiene), Human Body and Hygiene (structure and functions, personal and menstrual hygiene, hygiene for the sick), Environmental Sanitation (importance, safe water practices, waste management, prevention of waterborne diseases), Mental Health (body-mind relationship, factors influencing mental health, signs of mental illness, counseling).
Primary Health Care Nursing: Infection prevention and immunization, first aid and emergency care, medication administration, healthcare practices, recognition of illnesses and referrals.
Child Health Nursing: Growth and development in children, nutritional guidance, common childhood illnesses, school health programs, child rights.
Midwifery: Normal physiological changes during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum; complications during these stages; antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care; maternal and newborn care education.
Health Centre Management: Organization and structure of health centers, planning and coordinating healthcare services, resource management, implementing health policies, quality care delivery, community health assessments, health improvement strategies.
Practical training
A crucial component of the ANM course is practical training, including:
Laboratory work in nursing and science labs
Clinical training in hospitals and community health centers
6-month internship for hands-on experience in patient care, maternity services, and emergency response
The Bihar ANM syllabus is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals aspiring to work as Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, preparing them for essential roles in healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
To be eligible for the ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) program in Bihar, applicants generally need to meet the following criteria:
Age: The minimum age for admission is 17 by December 31st of the admission year, with a maximum age of 35. Some institutes may allow up to 42 for certain categories.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized board, with English as a subject. This can be in any stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce).
Minimum Marks: While generally requiring 40-50%, some colleges may accept 40% for reserved categories.
