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 |
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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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