Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery Assistant
Nursing Program · 18+ years. 10th or 12th pass or fail accepted.
Course Overview
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery Assistant (DGNMA) is a one-year diploma programme conducted by HS Institute, designed to develop foundational skills in patient care, nursing assistance, community healthcare, hygiene, infection prevention, first aid and basic clinical support. The programme combines classroom education with practical training to prepare students for healthcare support roles.
Course Highlights
1-year diploma programme
Foundation in patient care
Nursing assistance skills
Basic clinical procedures
Infection prevention and hygiene
First aid and emergency support
Community healthcare exposure
Practical healthcare training
Hospital placement assistance
Core Learning Areas
Fundamentals of Patient Care
Basic Nursing Procedures
Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals
Health & Hygiene
Infection Prevention & Control
Nutrition & Patient Support
First Aid & Emergency Care
Basic Pharmacology Awareness
Community Healthcare
Maternal & Child Care Basics
Patient Communication
Hospital Ward Procedures
Healthcare Safety
Professional Ethics
Practical & Clinical Training
Students receive supervised practical training in basic patient care, nursing assistance, hygiene and infection-control practices, first aid, patient communication, ward procedures and other healthcare support activities. Practical exposure helps students develop confidence in working within hospital and healthcare environments.
Career Opportunities
Further Studies
Additional healthcare skill programmes
ANM, where eligible
GNM-related pathways, where eligible
Other nursing or healthcare education subject to admission requirements