GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF NURSING GENERAL HOSPITAL, SATARA

The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Course offered at Government College of Nursing, Satara is a specialized training program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) working in the public health sector. The program focuses on strengthening leadership, supervisory, and community health management skills among nursing professionals.

The course aims to prepare ANM professionals to take on expanded roles in maternal and child healthcare, community health supervision, and public health programs. Through structured theoretical instruction and practical training, participants gain advanced knowledge in community health nursing, health education, disease prevention, and healthcare management.

The LHV course helps healthcare workers develop the competencies required to supervise and guide frontline health workers, implement national health programs, and improve healthcare services at the community level.

Course Duration

The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) program is a 6-month certificate course.

During this period, participants receive training in:

Community Health Nursing
Maternal and Child Health Services
Public Health Programs
Health Education and Promotion
Supervision and Management of Health Workers

The course combines classroom teaching with field training to strengthen both theoretical knowledge and practical community health skills.

Eligibility Criteria

The LHV Course is exclusively designed for:

Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) working under the Public Health Department

Candidates must be currently working in the public health sector and meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the competent health authorities.

Course Objectives

The LHV training program aims to:

Enhance supervisory and leadership skills of ANM professionals
Strengthen knowledge in community and public health services
Improve the implementation of maternal and child health programs
Promote effective health education and disease prevention strategies
Support the efficient delivery of primary healthcare services

Career Role After LHV Training

After completing the LHV course, participants can take up supervisory roles in public health services such as:

Lady Health Visitor (LHV)
Community Health Supervisor
Maternal and Child Health Supervisor
Public Health Program Coordinator

LHV professionals play an important role in strengthening primary healthcare services, maternal and child welfare programs, and community health initiatives.