Indian Rural Medical Association (IRMA)

IRMA NE
Founder & Pioneer of CMS & ED Training Program (since 1982)

IRMA NE
Founder & Pioneer of CMS & ED Training Program (since 1982)

About Village Nurse Midwife (VNM)

In accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the The Village Nurse Midwife course offers essential training for individuals aspiring to provide vital healthcare services in rural communities. This comprehensive program equips students with skills in maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and basic medical care. Graduates play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness, ensuring safer childbirth practices, and building community strength in underserved areas. Joining this course is a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of families and the overall well-being of rural populations.

course Overview:
  • Duration: 18 months, divided into 3 semesters.
  • Qualifications: Class 10th pass students, Health Workers and Social Workers.

    The course is applicable for only female candidates. There is no upper age limit.

  • Benefits: At the end of the course, certificates will be awarded. You can earn through SERVICE CHARGE by providing NURSING services in your own area. Preference will be given to jobs in the health department. This certificate will be considered as a SPECIAL QUALIFICATION for other jobs. Priority will be given to employment in various health projects. PRIVATE NURSING HOME jobs are preferred.
  • Class Timing: EVERY SUNDAY at 11 AM TO 2PM
  • Academic Session: January to December & July to June.

[NOTE: For online classes, minimum number of required students is 100.]

Course Fee:

Regular Village Nurse Midwife Course

Total Course Fees
17,000
  • Admission Fees: ₹6,000 (₹3,500 + ₹2,500)
  • Monthly Tuition Fees: ₹9,000 ( ₹500 per month)
  • Registration Fees: ₹1,000
  • Final Examination Fees: ₹1,000

Online Village Nurse Midwife Course

Total Course Fees
23,000
  • Admission Fees: ₹12,000
  • Monthly Tuition Fees: ₹9,000 ( ₹500 per month)
  • Registration Fees: ₹1,000
  • Final Examination Fees: ₹1,000
Career Prospects after Village Nurse Midwife Course:
  • Rural Nurse Midwife
  • Community Health Worker
  • Maternal and Child Health Educator
  • Public Health Advocate
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Midwifery Trainer
  • Family Planning Counselor
  • Health Researcher
Rules & Regulations:

I further declare the following:

1. That I know well that the Course for which I have enrolled myself is a Certificate Course of Village Nurse Midwife under the guideline of WHO.

2. That I know, believe and promise that I will not claim for any appointment or job after completion of the Course/Training as I know well, that the Course is completely for a health worker for making people health aware and help to maintain primary health care programme of the country.

3. That I promise not to introduce and call myself a Doctor and/or put the sign or word to denote Dr. (Doctor) before my name to misguide people. If I do so for my any such wrongful act IRMA and/or other authority involved in this training will not be liable at all in any manner.

4. That I promise to pay the admission fee, tuition fee and examination fee etc prevailing or as modified from time to time as course/training fee payable by me as prescribed by IRMA/local committee.

5. That I also declare that if any problem/dispute arises in connection with this training will be solved at the centre/ organizer level. The Organizer / Centre will be the highest authority for solving any sort of disputes and I agree to obey and abide by the decision and rulings of the Centre of IRMA as final.

6. Finally, I solemnly declare that I will not misuse any way the motto of the training and in any manner at the time of dealing, counseling and providing primary health care to the people.

7. I will renew my MPD number at specified interval of time abiding the rules of the organisation so long l will offer services after passing, and my failure to renew the MPD No. In time may make my name to be removed from the central register.

8. I have read the prospectus and understood the rules and regulation of the organisation regarding the Village Nurse Midwife course and I will follow the same rules & regulation and others as and when changed by the organization.

I have read and understood the Rules, Regulation and Directives of Indian Rural Medical Association (IRMA) and I promise to obey and abided by all of them at the time of training and after completion of the training i.e. at the time of offering service to the people.