General Nursing and Midwifery Assistant (GNMA)
G.N.M.A Course Overview (1 Year Certificate Course)
This is an entry-level nursing assistant program that trains students to support nurses and midwives in basic patient care.
Key topics / skills taught:
- Basics of Anatomy & Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Patient Hygiene & Comfort
- First Aid & Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Measurement (BP, Pulse, Temperature)
- Assisting in Wound Dressing, Feeding, and Mobility
- Maternal & Child Health (basic)
- Infection Control & Ward Management
- Communication & Ethics in Patient Care
- It includes classroom learning + hospital/clinic practical training.
Career Scope After G.N.M.A (1-Year, 10th Pass)
You can work as:
- Nursing Assistant / Ward Assistant
- Patient Care Attendant
- Home Health Aide
- Midwife’s Assistant
- Community Health Worker (basic)
- Private Hospitals &
- Nursing Homes Clinics & Health Centres
- Maternity Homes / Midwifery Units
- Old Age Homes & Rehabilitation Centres
- NGOs & Home Healthcare Services
- ₹8,000 – ₹15,000/month (private sector)
- ₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month (large hospitals/with experience)
Future Scope & Growth
Higher Studies:
- Complete 12th (Science) if not already.
- Enroll in GNM (3 years) → Become a Registered Nurse.
- Later do B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing for higher positions.
Government Jobs:
- Government hospitals mostly hire Registered Nurses (GNM/B.Sc Nursing).
- Nursing Assistants have limited direct govt job options, but can join as support staff.
- Private Sector Growth
With experience, you can become Senior Nursing Assistant / Ward In-Charge / Home Care Supervisor. - High demand in home healthcare services, especially post-COVID.
Abroad Opportunities:
- Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides are in demand in Gulf countries, UK, Canada.
- Higher salaries (₹1.5–3 lakh/month) if you get additional certifications & language proficiency.
Summary Table
Aspect Details
| Eligibility | 10th Pass (minimum); 12th Science preferred for higher nursing courses |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Role | Nursing Assistant / Midwifery Assistant / Patient Care Attendant |
| Starting Salary | ₹8,000–₹15,000/month (private) |
| Higher Studies | 12th + GNM (3 years) → B.Sc Nursing for Registered Nurse status |
| Government Jobs | Limited as assistant; better after full GNM/B.Sc Nursing |
| Growth Senior Nursing Assistant / Home Care Supervisor / Abroad Jobs | |
Career Path (Simple)
10th Pass → 1-Year G.N.M.A Course → Work as Nursing Assistant → Complete 12th (if needed) → GNM (3-Year Diploma) → Registered Nurse → Govt/Abroad Jobs.