2023 Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, Intake; See Advert with all Courses & Requirements

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)

NO COURSES SPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1 Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics Mean Grade C-, 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, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physi- cal Sciences, General Science

2 Diploma in Clin- ical Medicine & Surgery Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
3 Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Mathematics
D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies
4 Diploma in Med- ical Laboratory Sciences Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/ Physical Sciences
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
5 Diploma in Physiotherapy Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology
C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Sciences
6 Diploma in Medi- cal Engineering Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
7 Diploma in Public Health Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
8 Diploma in Health Promotion Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
9 Diploma in Medi- cal Social Work Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE
10 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science
11 Diploma in Community Oral Health Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics
12 Diploma in Dental Technology Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Sciences or Chemistry
C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and in any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics
13 Diploma in Optometry Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics
C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences
14 Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurs- ing & Midwifery Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
15 Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Medical Imaging Sciences) Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Sciences and Biology/ Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics, Chemistry
16 Diploma in Pharmacy Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry/Physical Science and Biology or Biological Sciences
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics
17 Diploma in Registered Nurs- ing, Mental Health & Psychiatry Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
18 Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics
19 Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
20 Diploma in Health Counselling Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Religious Studies or History
21 Diploma in Com- munity Health Nursing Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics
22 Diploma in Community Health Mean Grade of C (Plain), C- in English or Kiswahili, D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences.
D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture, Physics or Physical Science.

 

 

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        

 

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