KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic year 2023– MARCH 2023 PRESERVICE & INSERVICE INTAKES in our campuses situated in different parts of the country.
The successful candidates will join the College in March 2023.
All applications shall be made ONLINE with an application fee of Kshs. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke).
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.
Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years Diploma Courses: 3 Years
Higher Diploma Courses –2 years inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment
THE CONTENTS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT OVERIDE ALL PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS AS FAR AS THE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIRE- MENTS FOR THE COURSES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE CONCERNED
PRESERVICE COURSES (FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES)
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| 23 | Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (For Form 4 leavers) | Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/ Biological Sciences |
| D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Eco- nomics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies | ||
| 24 | Certificate in Health Records andInformation Technology (In Service cat- egory) | Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics |
| ** This course targets those working in the records department but have no professional qualifications | ||
| 25 | Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics | Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology /Biological Sciences |
| D in Chemistry/Physical Science | ||
| D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science | ||
| 26 | Certificate in Medical Engi- neering | Mean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D- in Physics/ Physical Sciences |
| D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing. | ||
| 27 | Certificate in Public Health | Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili |
| D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics | ||
| D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity or Wood Work | ||
| 28 | Certificate in Community Health Assistant (Upgrading) | Foundations Course in Community Health Course or Community Health & Devel- opment Course |
| 29 | Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine | Mean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences |
| D+ in any one of the following:, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chem- istry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home, Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies | ||
| 30 | Certificate in Community Health Nursing | Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences |
| D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathemat- ics | ||
| 31 | Certificate in Community Health Assistant | Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili |
| D in Biology/Biological Sciences | ||
| D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Home Science | ||
| 32 | Certificate in Medical Emer- gency Technician | Mean Grade of C-, Course duration 1 year |
| 33 | Diploma in Mortuary Science (NEW) | Mean Grade of C-, |
| 34 | Diploma in Mortuary Science (NEW) | Mean Grade of C-, |
UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS).
| Course | Entry Requirements | Duration | Intake Month | Campus | |
| DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING | |||||
| 1. | Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning) | Certificate in Community Health Nurs- ing (KECN). Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya 2 Years post-graduation experience | 2 Years | March 2023 | Garissa, Kisii |
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | |||||
| 2. | Diploma in Public Health (Upgrading) | Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences Two years working experi- ence | 2 years | March 2023 | Karuri, Lake Victoria, Kuria |
| DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES | |||||
| 3. | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading) | Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sci- ences. Registration by the KMLTTB | 2 years | March 2023 | Lake Victoria- (Full Time) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| 4. | Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading) | Certificate in Medical Engineering. | 2 years | March 2023 | Kilifi, Loitokitok and Meru |
| DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS | |||||
| 5. | Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (Upgrad- ing) | Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietet- ics for TVET graduates, Registration by KNDI | 2 years | March 2023 | Karen, Nyandarua, Makueni, Molo, Lodwar and Chwele |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |||||
| 6. | Diploma in Health Records and Information (Upgrading) | Certificate in Health Records and Information | 2 years | March 2023 | Bondo, Isiolo, Kaptumo, Kitui, Kuria, Lugari, Man- za, Mombasa, Msambwe- ni, Muranga, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyamache, Rachuonyo, Rera, Siaya and Webuye |
| 7. | Diploma in Community Health (Upgrading) (NEW) | Certificate in Community Health from KMTC | 2 years | March 2023 | Manza, Rachuonyo |
| DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE | |||||
| 8. | Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine (Upgrading) | Certificate in Orthopaedics Plaster Technology/ Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine | 2 Years | March 2023 | Nairobi, Nakuru, Makindu, Kangundo, Port Reitz |
| DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE | ||||||||||
| 9 | Diploma in Mortuary Science (Upgrading) | Certificate in Mortuary Science from a recognized insitution | 2 Years | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES (NOTE: ALL Higher Diploma Courses are for a period of 24 months, 18 months in class and 6 months mentorship attachment) | ||||||||||
| S/ No | Course | Minimum Entry Requirements | Course Dura- tion | Intake Month | Campus | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF NURSING | ||||||||||
| 1.Higher Diploma in Nursing: | ||||||||||
| a | Critical Care Nursing | Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM), 1 year post diploma experience | 2 years (inclu- sive of 6 months men- torship attach- ment | March 2023 | Nairobi, Kilifi | |||||
| b | Paediatric Nursing | Kisumu | ||||||||
| c | Nephrology Nursing | Nairobi, Nakuru and Embu | ||||||||
| d | Family Health Nursing (Distance Learning) | Nairobi | ||||||||
| e | Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia | Kisii, Mombasa | ||||||||
| f | Oncology Nursing | Mosoriot | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2. Higher Diploma in Public Health: | ||||||||||
| a | Epidemiology | Diploma in Environmental Health Sci- ences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medi- cal Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Informa- tion, Community Oral Health | 2 years (inclu- sive of 6 months men- torship attach- ment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| b | Higher Diploma in Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) (NEW) | Diploma in Medical Social Work or Diploma/degree in Social Work with expe- rience working in a health facility or Diploma in any health science course from Kenya Medical Training College or from any other institution recognized in Kenya | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Karuri | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION | ||||||||||
| 3 | Higher Diploma in Medical Education | Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic knowledge in Computer is necessary | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION | ||||||||||
| 4 | Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences | Diploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Mathare | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | ||||||||||
| 5 | Higher Diploma in Health Systems Man- agement (Distance Learning) | Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING | ||||||||||
| 6 | Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imag- ing (Ultrasonography) | Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recog- nized training institution | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi, Kisumu | |||||
| 7 | Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Radiation Therapy) | Nairobi | ||||||||
| 8 | Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imag- ing – (Computed Tomography) | Nairobi | ||||||||
| 9 | Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) | Nairobi | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY | ||||||||||
| 10 | Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Ortho- pedic Manual Physiotherapy | Practising physiother- apist registered by the Physiotheaapy Council of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy regulatory bodies recognized by PCK. Must be holders of valid practising licence | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| 11 | Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Neuro-rehabilitation) | |||||||||
| 12 | Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Rehabilitation) | |||||||||
| 13 | Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy (Cardiopulmonary) | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ||||||||||
| 14 | Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning) | Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recog- nized institutions | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY | ||||||||||
| 15 | Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics) | Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| 16 | Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Prosthetics) | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||||||||||
| 17 | Higher Diploma in Community Health & HIV / Health Care | Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY | |||||
| 18 | Higher Diploma in Renal Phar- macy | Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Phar- maceutical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.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 | 2 years (inclusive of 6 months mentorship attachment | March 2023 | Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICTS | |||||
| 19 | Higher Diploma | Bsc Nutrition & Dietetics, Diploma in Nutrition | 2 years | March | Karen |
| in Nutrition and | & Dietetics /Diploma in Community Nutrition | (inclusive | 2023 | ||
| Dietetics (Renal | from KMTC or any other institution recognized | of 6 months | |||
| Nutrition) (NEW) | by KMTC | mentorship attachment | |||
| DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | |||||
| 20 | Higher Diploma | Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recog- | 2 years | March | Nairobi |
| in Occupational | nized institution | (inclusive | 2023 | ||
| Therapy (Renal | of 6 months | ||||
| Rehabilitation) | mentorship | ||||
| (NEW) | attachment | ||||
KMTC SHORT COURSES.
| Course | Description | Target Group | Campus | Duration | Fees (KES) | |
| HIV | The course prepares partici- | Health workers Anyone | Lake Victoria | 3 weeks | 24,500 | |
| Training | pants to provide comprehen- | interested in working | Nairobi | |||
| and Coun- | sive HIV Testing Services (HTS), | in HIV/AIDS programs | Kisumu | |||
| seling | strengthen linkage to care and | (minimum Diploma) | Machakos | |||
| services | treatment and other post-test | Homa Bay | ||||
| (HTS) | services, define target popu- | Nakuru | ||||
| lations who may particularly | Mwingi | |||||
| benefit from HIV testing ser- | Nyeri | |||||
| vices (accredited by Nascop) | Kaptumo | |||||
| Adher- | The course equips participants | Those with certificate | Nairobi | 1 Week | 16,500 | |
| ence | with knowledge & skills to | in HTS, health or social | Lake Victoria | full time | ||
| Counsel- | motivate persons living with | sciences, counseling | Homa Bay | + 1 month | ||
| ing | HIV/AIDS to maintain their | community health & | Machakos | practicum/ | ||
| treatment and adhere to guide- lines provided | development. (Must have done VCT counseling) | Nakuru Mwingi | mentorship | |||
| Echocardi- | The course enables the | Radiographers, | Nairobi | 3 months | 90,500 | |
| ography | participants to perform and | Healthcare profes- | (part-time) | |||
| interpret echocardiograms | sionals with strong | |||||
| and ultrasound imaging of | background Anatomy & | |||||
| the heart and blood flow, gain | physiology. | |||||
| expert understanding of the | ||||||
| latest scientific laboratory | ||||||
| equipment including use of the | ||||||
| clinical skills laboratory and | ||||||
| echocardiographic machines | ||||||
| Safe Phle- | The course gives participants | Laboratory technicians, | Nairobi | 3 days | 15,500 | |
| botomy | knowledge and skills to | technologists, scien- | Port Reitz | |||
| perform safe phlebotomy, | tists, medical officers, | Lake Victoria | ||||
| provide quality specimens for | clinical officers, nurses, | Nyeri | ||||
| laboratory tests, handle phle- | other certificate or di- | Kitui | ||||
| botomy equipment and avoid occupational exposure. | ploma in health related course | Machakos | ||||
| Point | The course prepares par- | Practicing midwifes. | Nairobi | 6 months | 100,500 | |
| of Care | ticipants to be proficient in | Minimum qualification | full time | |||
| Ultra- | using computer for daily office | Certificate in Nursing | ||||
| sound for Midwifes | work, a basic requirement for employment. | (ECHN, KRCHN, BsN) | ||||
| Regional | This course prepares partic- | HND in Anaesthesia | Nairobi | 6 months | 80,500 | |
| anaesthe- | ipants to perform regional | (Clinical Medicine or | fulltime | |||
| sia and | blocks, manage acute pain and | Nursing) | ||||
| Acute pain | improve perioperative care. | |||||
| Manage- | They will be able to prepare | |||||
| ment | and utilize nerve block equip- | |||||
| ment such as point of care | ||||||
| ultrasound. | ||||||
| Upper | The course equips partici- | Practicing Occupational | Nairobi | 2 weeks- | 25,500 | |
| Extremity | pants with current knowledge | therapists (minimum | Blended | |||
| Splinting | and skills to more efficiently | qualification Diploma) | (1 week | |||
| in Occu- | manage injuries and conditions | online, 1 | ||||
| pational | of the upper extremity through | week on | ||||
| therapy | splinting | campus). | ||||
| Communi- | This course prepares partic- | Community based | Mathari | 12 weeks | 25,500 | |
| ty Mental | ipants to promote mental | workers, Community | Port Reitz | Distance | ||
| Health | health in the community, pro- | Health Volunteers/ | Muranga | learn- | ||
| vide mental health ‘first aid’, | assistants, religious | ing, with | ||||
| recognize and refer clients, and | leaders & other com- | on-campus | ||||
| support recovery & integration | munity gatekeepers; | module | ||||
| of clients with mental health | academic- KCPE/ability | introductory | ||||
| disorders. | to read and write. | sessions. | ||||
| Interna- | The course is designed to | Healthcare workers | Coordinated | 6 weeks | 10,000 | |
| tional | prepare participants for | and anyone interest- | from Nairobi | (online, | ||
| English | IELTS (International English | ed in sitting for the | evening | |||
| Language | Language Testing System) and | International English | classes) | |||
| Course | OET (Occupational English | Language Tests (IELTS | ||||
| Language Test) in preparation for study/migration abroad. | & OET) | |||||
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||||||
| Certificate | Be a serving Community Health Assis- | Health | Nairobi | 4 Months | Ksh. | |
| in Com- | tant / Community Health Officer or have | Care | 53,700 | |||
| munity | qualification in any of the following fields: | Workers | ||||
| Health | Health Promotion, Community Health Nurse, | |||||
| Extension | Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health | |||||
| Work | Records and Information, Health Systems | |||||
| (Short | Management, Population Health, Anthropol- | |||||
| Course) | ogy, Community Development, Community | |||||
| Health, Community Oral Health, Counselling, | ||||||
| Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, Social | ||||||
| Work and Sociology or its equivalent field | ||||||
| from a recognized institution | ||||||
