The goal of the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) diploma program is to prepare students to work as midwives and basic nurses in healthcare settings, especially in underserved and rural areas. The two-year ANM program normally consists of both theoretical education and hands-on training in nursing and midwifery techniques. Basic subjects including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, community health, maternity and child health and healthcare management are covered in the ANM curriculum. In addition, basic medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, obstetric and gynecological nursing and primary healthcare are taught to students.