2024 KMTC Courses, Requirements and How to apply

Kenya Medical Training College

The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic year 2023/2024 – MARCH 2024 UPGRADING HIGHER DIPLOMA AND SHORT COURSES INTAKES in our campuses situated in different parts of the country.

The successful candidates will join the college in March 2024. All applications shall be made ONLINE in the KMTC admissions portal (admissions.kmtc.ac.ke) with an application fee of Kshs. 2072 payable via mobile money.

A prompt will be sent to the applicants’ phone to make payment. Should you require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.

UPGRADING COURSES

Course Entry Requirements Duration Campus
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
 

1. 2

Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning) Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN). Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya 2 Years post-graduation experience  

2 Years

Embu, Kitui, Kisii, Eldoret, Meru, Garissa, Muranga, Nakuru, Mombasa, Lodwar, Kisumu
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2. 3 Diploma in Public Health (Upgrading) Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences Two years working experience 2 years Kuria, Othaya, Lugari, Manza, Nakuru, Embu, Karuri, Lake Victoria
DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCINCES
3. 4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading) Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB 2 years Lake Victoria
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING
4. 5 Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading) Certificate in Medical Engineering. 2 years Loitokitok, Eldoret, Kilifi, Embu, Nairobi, Makindu Meru
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS
 

5. 6

 

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (Upgrading)

Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics for TVET graduates  

2 years

Kapenguria, Karen, Lodwar, Kwale, Makueni – Mbuvo Satellite, Molo, Thika, Nyandarua
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE
6. 7 Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine Certificate in Orthopaedics Plaster Technology/ Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicin 1 year post completion experience 2 Years Port Reitz, Mbooni, Nairobi, Nakuru, Makindu, Kangundo, Sigowet, Kaptumo
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 

 

7. 8

 

 

Diploma in Health Records and Information (Upgrading)

 

Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology from KMTC OR from any other institution accredited by the Health Records and Information Management Board (HRIM) and completed in at least 2 years. Registration by the HRIM Board

 

 

2 years

Nairobi, Kitui, Nakuru ,Tana River, Siaya,

Mombasa, Muranga, Kuria, Msambweni, Imenti, Lamu, Bondo, Rera, Teso, Webuye, Kaptumo, Kapkatet Othaya, Molo, Kapenguria, Manza, Rachuonyo, Chwele, Nyamache, Lugari, Makueni – Mbuvo Sattelite, Ugenya, Meru – Maua Satellite

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

 

 

 

8. 9

 

 

 

Certificate in Community Health Extension Work

Be a serving Community Health Assistant / Community Health Officer or have qualification in any of the following fields: Health Promotion, Community Health Nurse, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Records and Information, Health Systems Management, Population Health, Anthropology, Community Development, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Counselling, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work and Sociology or its equivalent field from a recognized institution  

 

4

Months

 

 

 

Nairobi

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

Diploma in Community Health (Upgrading)

 

 

 

Certificate in Community Health from KMTC

 

 

 

2 years

Embu, Imenti, Kabarnet, Kakamega, Kangundo, Kuria, Lake Victoria, Lodwar, Lugari, Makindu, Makueni – Mbuvo Satellite, Mandera, Manza, Mbooni, Nairobi, Ndhiwa, Nyahururu, Nyamache, Othaya, Port Reitz, Rachuonyo, Sigowet, Tana River, Ugenya, Taveta, Teso, Trans- Mara, Webuye
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
Diploma in Mortuary Science (Upgrading) Certificate in Mortuary Science from a recognized institution 2 Years Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu

 

Nairobi, Mombasa

Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (Upgrading)  

Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician from KMTC or any other recognized institution

 

2 years

 

HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES

S/

No

Course Minimum Entry Requirements Course

Duration

Campus
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
i Critical Care Nursing  

 

Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM)

1 year post graduation experience

Nairobi, Kilifi, Isiolo
iii Paediatric Nursing Kisumu
iv Palliative Care (Distance Learning) Nairobi
v Nephrology Nursing Nairobi, Nakuru, Embu
vi Family Health Nursing (Distance Learning) Nairobi
vii Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia Kisii, Mombasa
viii Ophthalmic Nursing Nairobi
ix Perioperative Nursing Nairobi
x Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing Mosoriot
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2. Higher Diploma in Public Health:
 

i

Higher Diploma in Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) Diploma in Medical Social Work from KMTC or from any other recognized institution or diploma in any other health related course from Kenya Medical Training College  

2 years

 

Karuri

 

 

ii

 

Epidemiology

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health  

2 years

 

Nairobi

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
 

 

8.

Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning) Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution 2 years Nairobi
 

Higher Diploma in Health Administration

Diploma in a Health-related field or its equivalent from a recognized institution or a Diploma in a Management related field e.g. Business Administration or any other relevant field  

2 years

 

Nairobi

4. Higher Diploma in Health Professions Education Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic knowledge in Computer is applications 2 years Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY
5. Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences Diploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution 2 years Mathare
6. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery (Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery)  

Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery from KMTC and any other recognized institution • Registration with the Clinical Officers’ Council • Two years’ experience post-graduation in Clinical Medicine

2 years Eldoret
7. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery (Advanced Refraction and Low Vision) 2 years Eldoret
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING
8. Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Ultrasonography) Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent 2 years Nairobi, Kisumu
9. Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging –

(Radiation Therapy)

Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Radiography/MIS 2 years Nairobi
10. Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging –

(Computed Tomography)

Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a

recognized training institution

2 years Nairobi
11. Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging –

(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a

recognized training institution

2 years Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
12. Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy 2 years Nairobi
13. Higher Diploma in Neuro-rehabilitation Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy 2 years Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
14. Higher Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Community Based Rehabilitation) Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution 2 years Nairobi
Higher Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Renal

Rehabilitation)

Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution 2 years Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY
15. Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses) Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry 2 years Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMCY

 

 

 

 

16.

 

 

 

Higher Diploma in Renal Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board  

 

 

2 years

Nairobi
Three Years Post Qualification Working Experience in the Medical Field
Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board
Applicants must have met the Minimum Entry Requirements for a Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICTS
 

 

17.

 

Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Renal Nutrition)

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by KMTC 2 years Karen (Nairobi)
Registration by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) and holder of a valid practising license from KNDI
2 Years post Diploma experience
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH
 

18.

 

Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions OR Diploma in any Social Science from other accredited institutions  

2 years

 

Nairobi

 

SHORT COURSE

S/no Course Description Target Group/Minimum requirements Campus Duration Fees (KES)
 

1.

HIV Training and Counseling services (HTS) Prepares participants to provide comprehensive HIV Testing Services (HTS), strengthen linkage to care and treatment and other post-test services, define target populations who may particularly benefit from HIV

testing services (accredited by Nascop)

Anyone interested in working in HIV/AIDS programs (minimum Certificate in any related to healthcare) Nairobi, Kisumu, Machakos, Homa Bay, Nakuru

Mwingi, Nyeri, Kaptumo, Meru

 

3 weeks

 

24,000

 

2.

Adherence Counseling Equips participants with knowledge & skills to motivate persons living with HIV/AIDS to maintain their treatment and adhere to guidelines provided Those with certificate in HTS, health or social sciences, counseling community health & development. Nairobi, Lake Victoria, Homa Bay, Machakos, Mwingi 1 Week full time + 1 month practicum/ mentorship  

16,000

 

3.

 

Echocardiography

Participants acquire skills and competences in the generation and interpretation of images of the heart and blood vessels using ultrasound Radiographers, Doctors Clinical officers and Nurses with minimum Diploma  

Nairobi

6 months (blended online & physical)  

150,000

 

4.

Monitoring & evaluation Provides participants with requisite knowledge to design and implement healthcare projects. Project Officers, health information officers and anyone in designing or monitoring interventions (minimum Diploma)  

Nairobi, Murang’a, Siaya

6 weeks online with onsite practicum.  

60,000

 

5.

Healthcare Entrepreneurship This course empowers participants become healthcare entrepreneurs & manage their healthcare businesses profitably Healthcare workers and those in healthcare business (minimum diploma)  

Nairobi, Nakuru

 

2 weeks online

 

25,000

 

6.

 

Safe Phlebotomy

Participants gain knowledge and skills to perform safe phlebotomy, provide quality specimens for laboratory tests, handle phlebotomy equipment and avoid occupational exposure. Minimum D+ in KCSE with interest in drawing blood Nairobi, Port Reitz, Lake Victoria, Nyeri, Kitui, Machakos, Meru, Kisii  

5 days full time

 

20,000

 

 

7.

Infection Prevention and Control Equips participants with knowledge & skills to prevent and control infections in different healthcare set ups Anyone working in hospital, hospitality, homecare & all caregivers Makindu, Kitui, Nairobi, Nyeri, Isiolo  

5 days full time

 

7,000

 

8.

First aid and basic life support Empowers participants to prevent and manage life threatening emergencies. Drivers, hoteliers, Police, Security guards, teachers, carers & anyone who maybe be required to attend to emergency Makindu, Makueni, Machakos, Msambweni  

1 week

 

10,000

 

9.

Point of Care Ultrasound for Midwifes Prepares the midwife to make bedside diagnoses that are important in obstetrics using ultra sound scanning Practicing midwifes registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya  

Nairobi

 

6 months full time

 

120,000

 

10.

Regional

anaesthesia and Acute pain Management

 

Prepares participants to perform regional blocks, manage acute pain and improve perioperative care, while using point of care ultrasound.

 

HND in Anaesthesia (Clinical Medicine or Nursing)

 

Nairobi

 

6 months fulltime

 

11.

Upper Extremity

Splinting in Occupational therapy

 

Equips participants with knowledge and skills to efficiently manage injuries and conditions of the upper extremity through splinting

 

Practicing Occupational therapists (minimum qualification Diploma)

 

Nairobi

2 weeks

Blended (online & campus).

 

25,000

 

12.

 

Community Mental Health

Prepares participants to promote mental health in the community, provide mental health ‘first aid’, recognize and refer clients, and support recovery & integration of clients with mental health disorders. Community based workers, Community Health

Volunteers/assistants, religious leaders & other community gatekeepers; academic- KCPE/ ability to read and write.

Mathari Port Reitz Muranga 12 weeks

Distance learning, with on-campus module introductory sessions.

 

25,000

 

13

International English Language Course Prepare participants for IELTS, OET & other international English test in preparation for study/migration abroad. Healthcare workers and anyone interested in sitting for the International English Language Tests (IELTS & OET)  

Coordinated from Nairobi

5 weeks (online, evening classes)  

10,000

 

14.

Sign Language for Health workers Prepares healthcare workers to communicate in sign language, helping the deaf access healthcare in line with Universal Health Coverage Health workers & those interested in working with the deaf; minimum requirement certificate in any course Nairobi Makindu Muranga 6 months (3 fulltime & 3 practicum)  

60,000

 

15

 

NCLEX-RN ®

Preparation course

This course prepares nurses who require International

accreditation to work in countries that recognize NCLEX-RN ® (USA, Australia, Canada). The course reviews the nursing content and test-taking strategies to enable the nurse pass NCLEX-RN ®

 

Registered Nurses

 

Mathare

 

12 Weeks Online/evening classes

KES 25,000

USD 200 for non- EAC citizens

 

16

Basic Occupational Health and Safety This course targets workers in different sectors with a minimum of class 8 qualifications. Workers in different sectors, Successful applicants will be expected to present a workplace inspection report (mandatory)  

Nairobi

 

6 Months

 

KES 30000

 

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