A big sigh of relief for KMTC graduates
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduates aspiring to work in the United States (U.S.) can now breathe a sigh of relief as a National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) testing centre opens in Kenya.
The NCLEX is a standardized test that nurses must pass to obtain licensure for practicing nursing in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
During the launch of the Pearson Vue Test Centre on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) in Nairobi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, expressed that establishing the centre is a significant milestone for the government.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to boosting the economy by expanding diaspora remittances through the exportation of workers.
“The establishment of the centre will serve as a catalyst for economic growth. By creating diaspora jobs for Kenyan healthcare professionals, we anticipate a significant increase in remittances, contributing directly to our economic prosperity,” he added.
The NCLEX will be administered by Pearson VUE, a global test administration company that provides testing services for various professional licensure exams.
Hon. Mudavadi highlighted that Kenyan healthcare professionals working abroad through this initiative will gain invaluable experiences, which will later be repatriated to enhance Kenya’s healthcare sector.
He also pledged to work closely with Pearson VUE to ensure seamless operations in the country.
Health Cabinet Secretary Ms. Wafula. S. Nakhumicha thanked KMTC for ensuring the establishment of NCLEX-RN in the country, noting that the initiative will help absorb thousands of nurses graduating from College every year.
She emphasized that establishing the centre in Nairobi will ease the burden of traveling abroad to undertake the test.
Hon. Mohamud Noor, a House of Representatives of Minnesota member, thanked the government for welcoming the project and revealed that the U.S. has numerous job opportunities for Kenyan healthcare workers.
He disclosed ongoing discussions with the U.S. government to remove other barriers, including English language proficiency tests like the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The event was attended by Principal Secretaries Ms. Mary Muriuki (State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards), Mr. Shadrack Mwadime (State Department for Labour and Skills Development), Dr. Esther Muoria (State Department for Technical, Vocational, Education, and Training), Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan, KMTC Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot, CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch, among others.
Important KMTC Links
-
KMTC Courses 2024 (Entry requirements, How to apply, fees and Intakes)
-
KMTC courses, requirements and how to apply online
-
KMTC Student Portal at https://portal.kmtc.ac.ke/login/sign-in
-
KMTC campuses official contacts; List of all campuses, Phone Numbers, Postal Addresses, Emails and Principals
-
Complete information about the Higher Education Loans Board, Helb; Loan applications and repayments
-
Helb takes over the Afya Elimu Fund [AEF]- Helb latest news
-
HELB Afya Elimu second and subsequent loan application; Second and subsequent
-
Helb- This is all you need to know concerning helb loans; application, processing, disbursement, repayment and clearance
-
Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
KMTC issues guidelines for reporting of newly admitted students and continuation of learning
-
Complete guide to Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC; Fees, Campuses, Courses, application requirements and procedure plus a list of all required documents
-
Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse/Mid- wifery at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Admissions)
-
Diploma in Health Promotion at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
KMTC PORTAL ONLINE- APPLY, LOGIN, REGISTER
-
Diploma in Physiotherapy at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Clinical Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Admissions)
-
KMTC Student Portal at https://portal.kmtc.ac.ke/login/sign-in
-
Diploma in Radiography and Imaging at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Dental Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Public Health at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
KMTC fees structure for government and self sponsored students
-
Medical Training College students set to get more money from Helb
-
KMTC Fees Structure for all courses, programmes and how to pay 2024
-
How to Apply for KMTC Courses (KMTC online application portal)
-
Diploma in Pharmacy at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Latest KMTC Courses list, requirements, study duration, how to apply, Contacts and Fees; Ultimate guide
-
Certificate in Community Health Assistant at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Enrolled Community Health Nursing at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Optometry at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
Diploma in Public Health at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
-
KMTC campuses official contacts; List of all campuses, Phone Numbers, Postal Addresses, Emails and Principals
-
Diploma in Occupational Therapy at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
Leave a Reply