Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a Kenyan college under the Ministry of Health. It offers multiple health-related courses across multiple branches across the country. Every year, the institution admits thousands of students for certificate, diploma, post-diploma, and short courses. Discover all KMTC courses and qualifications today.
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KMTC trains various professionals in the health and medical sector at certificate, diploma, and post-basic diploma levels. If you wish to study at this institution, you must familiarise yourself with the KMTC courses and qualifications.
KMTC courses and qualifications: all you need to know
There are multiple KMTC courses to choose from. The institution offers different levels of training, as explored below.
KMTC higher diploma courses
Check out the list of higher diploma courses offered in the institution.
- Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Health Promotion and Community Health
- Medical Education
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Radiography and Imaging
- Physiotherapy
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KMTC diploma courses
Below is a list of the diploma courses offered at KMTC.
- Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Community Oral Health
- Dental Technology
- Health Promotion and Community Health
- Health Records and Information Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Radiography and Imaging
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine
- Physiotherapy
KMTC certificate courses
The institution also offers the courses listed below at the certificate level.
- Health Promotion and Community Health
- Health Records and Information Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine
Short courses
The institution also offers short courses, as listed below.
- Adherence Counseling
- Echocardiography
- Monitoring & evaluation
- Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Health Systems Management
- Safe Phlebotomy
- Integumentary and wound care
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Nutrition in critical care
- Point of Care Ultrasound in Midwifery
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Exercise Physiology and prescription
- HIV Training and Counseling Services (HTS)
- Upper Extremity Splinting in Occupational Therapy
- Regional Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management
- Community Health Extension Work
- Community Mental Health
- International English Language Course
- Leadership Development Program
- First aid and basic life support
- Sign Language for Health Workers
- Paediatric Neuro-rehabilitation
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
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KMTC qualifications
Only people who meet certain criteria should apply to join KMTC. The application requirements or entry criteria depend on the programme you wish to pursue or the level of training. Check the table below for more details.
| Level | Entry requirements | Course duration |
| Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with a relevant combination of subjects (except Certificate in Health Records and InformationTechnology (in-service category only) and Nutrition and Dietetics that accept D+) | 2 years except for nursing which takes 2.5 years |
| Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with a relevant combination of subjects, e.g., English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences | 3 years except for community health nursing which takes 3.5 years |
| Higher Diploma | Holders of basic diploma in relevant fields and at least two years working experience | 1 year |
| Upgrading | Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience | 2 years except for community health nursing which lasts 1.5 years |
| Short courses | Individuals and groups interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made | 2 weeks – 3 months |
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Points to note for prospective students:
- You are encouraged to check the relevant subject combinations for the course you are interested in.
- You must have supporting documents to back up your application.
- You must have valid identification documents and relevant academic and professional certificates when applying and reporting for admission.
When to apply for KMTC intake in 2024
KMTC holds two intakes every year. The first happens in March and the other in September. The KMTC application portal is not officially open for the March 2024 intake.
However, it remains accessible to prospective students. The March 2024 intake advert will be released soon, so you are encouraged to keep visiting the website. The application portal will be opened again later in the year for the September 2024 intake.
KMTC fee structure for certificate courses & others
The semester and annual fees for students are set by the ministry in charge. The ministry reserves the right to review the fees.
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Successful applicants are issued with the fee structure for their level of training before they report for admission.
The 2024 fee structure for the certificate level and all other levels of training is yet to be released but will be available shortly after the March 2024 intake advert.
What are the grades required for KMTC?
Diploma students must have a KCSE mean grade of C, while certificate students must have a minimum KCSE aggregate of C- with a relevant combination of subjects for the course.
What are the requirements for a Diploma in Nursing at KMTC in 2024?
You must have a KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with a relevant combination of subjects to pursue a Diploma in Nursing.
Which course can you do with C minus in KMTC?
You can pursue a certificate-level course with a KCSE aggregate of C-. Kindly note you must have the relevant combination of subjects to pursue various courses.
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How do you apply online through the KMTC portal?
Simply visit the portal, register an account, and follow the prompts to submit your application.
Having a basic understanding of various KMTC courses and qualifications is important for all prospective students. We hope you find your dream course on the list and gain admission to the institution so you can achieve your dreams.
Tuko.co.ke recently published details of the KMTC online application process. People who meet the application criteria are encouraged to submit applications early enough because the chances are competitive.
Only people who meet certain criteria should apply to join KMTC. The application requirements or entry criteria depend on the programme you wish to pursue or the level of training.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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