Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Diploma in Assistant Nursing & Midwifery (ANM) is a one-year diploma course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a qualified assistant nurse and midwife. The course focuses on providing students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to become a successful assistant nurse and midwife. The course covers topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, nutrition, health education, and community health. It also provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field through clinical training.

The course is divided into two semesters, each of which consists of four theory papers and two practical papers. The theory papers cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, nutrition, health education, and community health. The practical papers include clinical training and laboratory work. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Diploma in Assistant Nursing & Midwifery. This diploma will enable them to work as assistant nurses and midwives in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

Course	Fees	Duration	Study Mode	University Type
Diploma in Assistant Nursing & Midwifery	Varies	1 Year	Distance Learning	Open University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Psychology, Community Health Nursing-I
2nd Semester	Microbiology, Nutrition, Medical-Surgical Nursing-I, Community Health Nursing-II
3rd Semester	Pharmacology, Nursing Research & Statistics, Medical-Surgical Nursing-II, Mental Health Nursing
4th Semester	Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Paediatric Nursing, Obstetric Nursing
5th Semester	Computer in Nursing, Environmental Hygiene, Health Education & Communication Skills, Clinical Nursing-I
6th Semester	Clinical Nursing-II, Nursing Research Project, Practicum in Nursing Administration, Practicum in Community Health Nursing

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Nursing Fundamentals
3. Nutrition and Dietetics
4. Health Education and Communication Skills
5. Medical Surgical Nursing
6. Mental Health Nursing
7. Community Health Nursing
8. Maternal and Child Health Nursing
9. Nursing Research and Statistics
10. Professional Trends and Adjustment
11. Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
12. Pharmacology and Drug Administration
13. Nursing Management
14. First Aid and Emergency Nursing
15. Computer Applications in Nursing