About Kerala Nursing Council

Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) is an autonomous statutory body constituted by the Government of Kerala under the provisions of Nurses and Midwives Act 1953. As per G.O.(MS) No: 559/2008/H&FWD dated 03-11-2008, the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council was separated from the Travancore-Cochin Medical Councils and is functioning independently under the Registrar from Nursing Profession.  Dr. Kochuthresiamma Thomas was the first Registrar. Mini. P. P. is the present Registrar.

Functions of Kerala Nursing Council

1. To establish and monitor uniform standards of nursing for nurse midwifes, auxiliary nurse midwifes and health visitors’ education by doing inspection of the institutions.

2. To recognize the qualification(s) under section 10(2)(4) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 for the purpose of registration and employment in India and abroad.

3. To prescribe minimum standards of education and training in various nursing programmes and prescribe the syllabus & regulations for nursing programs under section 16 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

4. Power to withdraw the recognition of qualification under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 in case the institution fails to maintain its standards under Section 14(1)(b) of the Act when an institution recognised by a State Council for the training of nurses midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives or health visitors does not satisfy the requirements of the Council.

5. To recognise Degree/Diploma/Certificate awarded by Foreign Universities.

6. To give approval for registration of Indian and Foreign Nurses possessing foreign qualification under Section 11(2)(a) of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.

7. To maintain Indian Nurses Register for registration of nursing personnel.

8. To advise the State Nursing Councils, Examining Boards, State Governments and Central Government in various important items regarding nursing education in the country.

9. To promote research in nursing.

10. To prescribe code of ethics and professional conduct.

11. To regulate the policies of training of nursing programmes in the field of nursing to improve the quality of nursing education.

Services of Kerala Nursing Council

1. Registration :

• Registration of qualified candidates to practice.
• Verification of Registration Certificates issued from the council whenever there is a request from any employer across the world. The documents communicated is cross checked with the existing records for authenticity.
• Renewal of previously registered candidates with the council.

2. Examinations and award Diploma :

• The Council is an approved Examination body for the Examinations for Diploma ANM, Diploma GNM and Post Basic Diploma Nursing Courses.
• The Council conducts the examinations.

3. Approval and Supervision of Institutions :

• The Council conducts inspections to verify the teaching, learning facilities as well as programme conduction at Nursing Educational institutions.

4. Look into the complaint against nurses :

• The Council takes disciplinary actions against the nurses found to be observing unethical behavioral or mal practice.

Latest Notification regarding KNMC- DEPUTATION by Kerala Nursing Council

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why should I take this program?
   The landscape of healthcare is changing and Digital Health is integrating across the value chain and
   across the continuum of care. So, every clinician including nurses need to be updated on the
   developments in this field. Right from the primary care to quaternary care, there are massive
   changes which have already arrived in India and are at scale. So this annual Professional
   Development Program will give you an update of what has happened in this year and what we
   could be looking forward to in the profession of Nursing. This will help you in seizing the new career
   opportunities and even specialize in areas like digital consultation or digital transformation in
   Nursing.
2. Is there an EMI option available?
   Yes, EMI options are available for this program, allowing you to pay INR 146.89 per month for 24
   months through various bank cards.
   3.How do I avail EMI option?
   You can visit the payment page and select EMI option and pay it as per the bank and cards policies.
3. What is the tenure of this program?
   The program is for 6 months.
4. Will there be online classes?
   Yes, this is a self-paced, pre recorded, fully online program accessible via mobile, web, or computer.
   You can watch lectures, take quizzes, and learn at your own pace.
5. Will you provide any job assistance?
   For any Job opportunity, you may enroll Health Parliament’s job section. Updates on available
   opportunities in Digital Health will be posted in the Career – Jobs & Internships Professional
   Discussion Forum.
6. Will there be any offline sessions?
   This is a Digital program which will give you an overview of the constituents of Digital Health and
   there will be no practical or offline sessions because it is meant for working professionals.
7. Is this program completely technical? Do I need to learn coding for this program?
   The faculty of the program are the leaders in this domain from across the world and India, and the
   programs are created with an intent that people with non-technical backgrounds and working
   professionals with no knowledge of data, coding or technology can understand it. So, no technical
   knowledge is needed.
8. Is this program only for Indian nurses?
   Yes, this program is specifically designed for Indian Nurses.
9. Is this program recognized within India?
   Yes, the program is accredited from Indian Nursing Council and is recognized all over India with 50 CNE
   hours and 10 CNE credits.
10. What are the eligibility criteria for enrolling in this program?
    The program is open to Nursing professionals and Nursing students.
11. What makes this program unique?
    This is the only program in the world for Nursing which captures healthcare, management and
    technology.
12. What type of certification will I receive upon completion?
    On completion the Academy of Digital Health Sciences, IIM Raipur and Indian Nursing Council will
    award completion certificate of Professional Development Program in Digital Health for Nurses.
13. Can I get a refund if I need to withdraw from the program midway?
    There is no refund policy, but your fees may be adjusted towards future programs.
14. What is the program fee?
    The all-inclusive fee is INR 3000.
15. Do I need to renew the certification?
    Yes, as Digital Health continues to evolve, you may require to update every year and it will be an annual
    professional development program.
16. How much time I need to spend?
    The program typically requires one to two hours per week, depending on your pace.
17. What’s the maximum time to complete the program?
    The program’s duration is six months, but you have up to one year from enrollment to complete it.
18. Is there a passing marks?
    Yes, a minimum score of 50% is required to pass.
19. What If I fail?
    If you fail, you will have the option to retake the modules you did not complete successfully or receive a
    certificate of participation.
20. Are there any other specialized programs for Nursing and Digital Health?
    Currently, this is the main program, but we will keep you informed of any future specialized programs.
21. Will I have lifetime access to program materials after completing the program?
    You will get access to program materials until the completion of program.

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