ANM/MPHW/GNM/BSC NURSING COURSE FULL DETAILS
Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice. Nurses practice in many specialties with differing levels of prescription authority. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope of physicians, and this traditional role has shaped the public image of nurses as care providers.
NURSING COURSES AVAILABLE IN INDIA
Nursing courses are available in Degree, Diploma and Certification formats in India. UG (Undergraduate) and PG (Post Graduate) courses are the two main types available. Using the PG courses, one may specialize in disciplines within the medical profession
Well known nursing courses available in India are-
B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)- 4 years long Bachelor’s Degree course
B.Sc. in Nursing (Post Basic)- 2 years long Bachelor’s Degree course (3 years long in distance education mode)
GNM (Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery)- 3.5 years long program
ANM (Diploma in Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery)- 2 years long program
M.Sc. in Nursing- 2 years long PG Degree program
M.Phil. in Nursing- 1 year long advanced program (2 years in part time format)
PhD in Nursing- 3 to 5 years long advanced program
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TYPES OF PARAMEDICAL COURSES IN INDIA
The 3 main types of paramedical courses available in India are
Bachelor’s Degree courses
Diploma courses
Certificate courses
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PARAMEDICAL COURSES
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)
B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)
B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
B.Sc. in Radiography
B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
BASLP
B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
B.Sc. in Optometry
B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology
The above mentioned Bachelor’s Degree courses are usually 3 years long. Some academic programs are 4 years long (theory + practical training).
Usually students who have passed 10+2 Science stream with Biology subject are eligible to pursue the above mentioned courses. Exceptions do exist though!
DIPLOMA PARAMEDICAL COURSES
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Occupational Therapy
DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)
Diploma in Dialysis Technology
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)
Diploma in X-Ray Technology
Diploma in Radiography
Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
Diploma in Medical Record Technology
Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
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GNM
Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech)
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
Diploma in Dental Hygienist
Diploma in Rural Health Care
Diploma in Community Health Care

Diploma courses could last anywhere between 1-3 years. Diploma courses can usually be pursued by students who have passed 12th and 10th (depends upon the institute and the nature of the academic program).
CERTIFICATE PARAMEDICAL COURSES
Certificate in X-Ray Technician
Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician
Certificate in Dental Assistant
Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
Certificate in Dialysis Technician
Certificate in Home Based Health Care
Certificate in Rural Health Care
Certificate in HIV and Family Education
Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare
Certificate paramedical courses could last anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. 10th pass is usually the minimum qualification required to pursue such courses (depends upon the institute and the nature of the academic program).Apart from the above mentioned undergraduate level paramedical courses, there also exists PG Diploma, PG Certificate as well as PG Degree courses in India. PG paramedical courses can be pursued after completing a relevant undergraduate academic program.