The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Iten Campusis located Iten town,Keiyo North,about 35 km from Eldoret, in Elgeyo Marakwet County-.

Programmes and Courses currently offered: –

• Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Student Population

The Campus has 226 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Campus Contact Information

The Principal

KMTC ITEN CAMPUS

P.O. BOX 103-30700

Iten

Tel: 0797527676

Email: iten@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Busia Campus is one of the 67 constituent campuses of KMTC. KMTC Busia campus is on a 4½ acre land, next to Busia County Referral Hospital in Busia town, Matayos Constituency Busia County, 500 meters from Kenya – Uganda boarder post.

Establishment of the Campus was envisioned by the then Vice President Moody Awori in 2003 and supported by the KMTC Board of Directors. The site for KMTC was officially commissioned by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki in 2005.

The foundation stone for construction of KMTC Busia was laid by Busia County Governor Sospeter Ojamong on 9^th October, 2014. A steering committee was established in 2015 to oversee implementation of the project activities in a phased approach. The first phase of the construction was completed by July 2016.

KMTC Busia Campus was approved by the Clinical Officers Council on 1^st November 2016 and the first group of students for a Diploma Course in Clinical Medicine were admitted by 15^th November 2016.

Further, the Nursing Council of Kenya accredited the Campus to offer a Diploma Course in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing in March 2017 and the first group of nursing students admitted in April 2017.

Programmes and Courses currently offered at KMTC Busia Campus

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Prospective Courses at KMTC Busia Campus

• Certificate in Community Health Nursing
• Upgrading Course in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine

Facilities at KMTC Busia Campus

• Administration block
• Common room
• Classrooms
• Fully-equipped Skills lab
• Well stocked library
• Well-equipped computer lab
• Multipurpose hall
• Kitchen

Student Population at KMTC Busia Campus

The current student population is 397 with the number expected to go high in the next intake.

Clinical experience sites

Busia County Referral Hospital is the main training Hospital for the students. Others include: –

• Alupe Sub-County Hospital
• Port Victoria Sub-County Hospital
• Sio-port Health Centre
• Bumala Health Centre
• Lukolis Health Centre
• Nambale Sub-County Hospital
• Amukura Health Centre
• Nakuru County Referral Hospital
• Mathare Mental Health Hospital
• Kakamega County Referral Hospital

Clubs, Societies and sports at KMTC Busia Campus

• Catholic Students Association
• Christian Union
• Muslim Students Association
• Seventh Day Adventist

For sports, the following are available:

• Football team
• Volleyball team
• Handball teams
• Hockey teams
• Indoor games

The Campus has a vibrant student representative council.

KMTC Busia Campus Contact Information

Kenya Medical Training College

Busia Campus

P.O. BOX 970-50400

Busia

Tel: 0722217259

Email: busia@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College – Bondo Campus is located in Bondo town within Bondo Sub-County in Siaya County along Bondo – Siaya Road.

Bondo Campus was started in March 2012 as an initiative of the KMTC Board of Directors and supported by the community led by the then Bondo Member of Parliament Hon. Gideon Ochanda and funded by National Government –Constituency Development Fund.

The Campus started at the former Masita Technical Training Center offering Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology. Due to demand for clinical courses, the Sub-County Health Committee allocated another site near Bondo Sub-County Hospital where the main campus was established.

The following programmes were started at the main campus: Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing in September 2012, Diploma in Clinical Medicine in September 2015 and an upgrading programme in Health Records in September 2015.

Programmes and Courses currently offered at KMTC Bondo Campus

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma Health Records and Information Technology (Upgrading)
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

Facilities at KMTC Bondo Campus

The facilities at Bondo main Campus include modern classrooms, hostels, administration block, a dining hall, well stocked library, fully-equipped computer lab and skills lab.

Student population at KMTC Bondo Campus

With more than 600 students in the Campus, plans are underway to start a new programme – Certificate in Medical Engineering in September 2019 which will further increase the student population.

Clinical experience sites

Bondo Sub-County Hospital offers the main clinical experience for our students. Other clinical sites include Yala, Kombewa, Ruambwa Usigu, Madiany, Got Agulu, Ambira and Ukwala Sub County Hospitals. For specialized placement, students use County Teaching and Referral Hospitals of Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (Kisumu County), Bungoma and Busia.

Clubs, societies and sports at KMTC Bondo Campus

To ensure students receive all rounded training, the Campus involves them in extra-curricular activities as approved by the College. Societies include Seventh Day Adventist, Christian Union, Catholic Action, Muslim group and music club.

The Campus sports teams participate at all levels of the College’s sports competitions up to national level for ball games and athletics. The Campus has a well-trained first aid team.

KMTC Bondo Campus contact information

The Principal

KMTC Bondo Campus

P.O. Box 473-511

Bondo

Tel: 0707-207841

Email: bondo@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Embu Campus is situated one kilometer from Embu town, along Embu-Meru highway behind Embu Level Five Hospital, in Embu County.

Started in 1975 by missionaries as a Health Training College, it remained under Sister Barry’s administration as the Principal until 1987 when Kenya Medical Training College took over management of the Campus, offering Enrolled Community Nursing Certificate course. The KMTC Embu Campus was officially opened by Hon. Kenneth Matiba in 1987.

Programmes and Courses currently offered:

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning)

The following courses will commence in September 2019:

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – Family Health
• Higher Diploma in Family Health Nursing
• Higher Diploma in Pain Management

Facilities

The Campus has high-class facilities, many of which are new or have been recently renovated to cater for students’ training needs. It also has a well-equipped library networked with unlimited access to internet for both students and staff.

There is also a well-equipped computer lab where students receive world-class training from faculty members with knowledge and dedication to make your dreams come true.

There are fully equipped skills labs, with life-like models to provide you with opportunities to freely master nursing and medical skills before visiting clinical areas to deal with real patients.

Classes, conference rooms, staff offices, library and dining hall are all available to ensure students’ conducive learning atmosphere and welfare.

Staff quarters are situated near the Campus so that faculty and staff can conveniently take care of students’ learning needs. In addition, a house keeper resides within the Campus premises to cater for students’ needs.

The Campus has students’ accommodation facilities to make their access to learning areas more convenient.

Student Population

Currently, with over 750 students, Embu Campus has continued to produce competent health workers who are serving in the County and beyond in various capacities.

Clinical Experience Sites

Our close proximity to Embu County Teaching and Referral Hospital ensures that our students get the much-needed exposure to competent staff, top-of-the-range equipment and other facilities.

For clinical experience, our students are attached to Kiritiri, Kianjokoma and Kibugu health centers, and other local health facilities which familiarize them with real-life experience in the communities where they will eventually work upon graduation. Our team of dedicated and experienced lecturers make weekly visits to follow up on the performance of students.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

You will become a member of active clubs and a vibrant student representative council at the Campus, which represents students’ grievances to the administration. Among the clubs are Changerz, which advocates for behavior change among students in and outside the Campus.

We also have vibrant religious groups to nourish your spiritual needs. Student Facilitating Club (STUFFAC) for nursing and clinical medicine students guides you throughout your student life, ensuring you master important medical skills in the lab before you go to the clinical areas to deal with real patients.

If you have an interest in sports, Embu is the place to be. Be it in volleyball, football, basketball, rugby, netball, darts, table tennis, chess, scrabble or badminton, Embu Campus will make your interest in the games fulfilling.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal,

KMTC Embu Campus

P.O. Box 923 – 60100

Embu, Kenya

Tel. 0715-73515/0791-573515/0775-330598

E-mail:  embu@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) IsioloCampus was established in September 2016 with support from the Isiolo County Government.It is located at the IsioloLevel 5 Hospital grounds.

Programs and Courses currently offered: –

• Community Health Development
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Facilities

• A library
• A computer lab
• Classrooms
• College Bus 

Clinical Sites

• Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Anti-Poaching Unit Health Center
• Muthara Sub-County Hospital
• Kina Health Center
• Theresa-Kiirua Mission Hospital

Clubs,Societies and sports

• Hand ball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Football

Societies include all the religious organizations:

• Muslim
• Christian Union
• Young Christiane Society
• Seventh Day Adventist

Campus Contact Information:-

The Principal

KMTC Isiolo Campus

P.O. Box 844 – 60300

Isiolo

Phone: 0792307336/0712951784

Email: isiolo@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Garissa Campus was started in 1980 and it is situated within Garissa town, in Garissa County. The Campus trains students from all over the country and beyond, and is instrumental in providing quality health care workers.

KMTC Garissa’s Upper Campus, which is next to Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, hosts tuition and administration blocks.   The Lower Campus, situated in the center of Garissa town near the GK prison, is mainly the students’ hostel.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN)
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KECHN) (Upgrading from Certificate to Diploma, through distance learning)

Facilities

• Well stocked library
• Well-equipped skills lab
• Administration block

• Spacious classrooms
• Conference rooms
• Hostel block

Student population

Garissa Campus currently has a population of 710 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical experience sites

Students visit the following clinical areas for their practicals within and outside the county.

• Garissa County Referral Hospital
• Iftin Sub-County Hospital
• Madina Health Centre
• Madogo Health Centre
• Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Kangeto Health Centre
• Runi Health Centre
• Mbeu Health Centre
• Kanyakine Sub- District Hospital
• Githongo Level 4 Hospital
• Mikumbune Sub- District Hospital
• Muthuro Health Centre
• Kirua Mission Hospital

Clubs, societies and sports

The students engage in extra-curricular activities such as the following:

• Sports club
• Dance club
• Christian Union
• Young Catholic Students.
• Muslim Students Association.

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Garissa Campus

P.O. Box 167- 70100  Garissa

Telephone: 0721-441226

Email:  garissa@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Bungoma Campus was established in 2011 offering a course in Community Health Nursing.  The Campus is located in Bungoma town, Bungoma County,  adjacent to Bungoma County Referral Hospital.

Programmes and Courses currently offered at KMTC Bondo Campus

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Pre-service)
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery

Facilities at KMTC Bondo Campus

Facilities include:

• Modern administration block
• Well-equipped Library
• Well-equipped skills laboratory
• Spacious lecture halls
• Free WI-FI with internet connectivity
• Campus bus to transport staff and students
• Modern tuition block
• A football pitch
• Adequate land for future expansion

Students Population at KMTC Bondo Campus

There are more than 400 students currently with the number expected to go up in the next intake. Plans are also underway to mount two new programmes: Certificate in Medical Engineering and Diploma in Orthopedic Technology.

Clinical Experience Sites

Our students attend their clinical experience at Bungoma County Referral Hospital which is adjacent to the Campus.

Other clinical experience sites are:

1. County Experience

These include: –

• Kakamega County Referral Hospital
• Kericho County Referral Hospital
• Homabay County Referral Hospital
• Kisii County Referral Hospital
• Vihiga County Referral Hospital

2. Rural Health experience

Some of the health facilities for our students’ rural experience include:

• Mechimeru
• Bokoli
• Khunyangu
• Nambale
• Bumula
• Cheptais
• Matayos
• Sirisia
• Mbale

Psychiatry experience

• Nakuru Level 5 Hospital
• Kakamega Level 5 Hospital
• Gilgil Sub- County Hospital
• Kisumu Level 5 Hospital
• PortReitz Sub- County Hospital

Clubs, Societies & Sports at KMTC Bondo Campus

Clubs and Societies

• Christian union
• Seventh Day Adventist
• Young Catholics Society
• Muslim group
• Rugby Club
• Martial Arts-Karate
• Charitable clubs

      Sports

• Football
• Athletics
• Rugby

KMTC Bondo Campus Contact Information

The Principal

KMTC Bungoma Campus

P O BOX 54-50200

BUNGOMA

Tel: 0722-477748

Email: bungoma@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Gatundu Campus started in September 2015 and was officially inaugurated by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on 13^th April, 2016.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Future plans

There are plans to start new courses in September 2019 which include the following:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Science
• Certificate in Medical Engineering
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing

Facilities

• Administration block with offices and staffroom
• Well-equipped Library
• Well-equipped skills laboratory
• Spacious lecture halls
• Campus bus to transport staff and students
• Tuition block
• Adequate land for future expansion

Student Population

The Campus has more than 400 students with this number expected to go higher in the next intake.

Clinical Experience Sites

The main clinical experience site is Gatundu Sub-County Hospital and a rural training site at Mutunguru Health Centre.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

• Seventh Day Adventists
• Muslims group
• Presidential Award Kenya

Campus Contact Information:-

The Principal

KMTC Gatundu Campus

P.O. BOX 770-01030,

Gatundu

Tel: 0797-645717

Email: gatundu@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Background Information

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Chwele Campus is situated in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County, off Bungoma/ Kimilili junction South of Sichei Mixed Boys and Girls Secondary School.

It is situated on a 29½ acre land which was procured by the Constituency Development Fund by the then area Member of Parliament Hon. Moses Wetangula and constructed with the support of the Iranian Government at a cost of Kshs. 90 million.

KMTC Chwele Campus officially opened its doors for admission of its pioneer class offering Certificate in Health Records and Information on 23^rd September, 2014 with 101 students.

In September 2017, the Campus started an Up-grading Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology. This is a two-year program which allows students who have done the certificate course to upgrade to a diploma.  Admissions take place twice a year, in March and September to meet competitive demand of health workers within the country and internationally. Currently there are 250 students.

At KMTC Chwele Campus, we will assist you to apply for your dream course. We have an admissions desk officer who will guide on KMTC wide range of courses and also assist you to apply online, free of charge. At KMTC Chwele Campus the doors are open to stakeholders, the community and students to come partner, visit and learn. We believe that through fostering partnerships together we can grow to greater heights.

Programmess and Courses currently offered:

• Certificate in Health Records and Information
• Up-grading Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology.

Expansion

In the coming academic years, we are expecting to expand and offer more programmes like:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Nutrition and
• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse

Additional programs will follow thereafter.

In the near future the college envisions to have a referral hospital as this was the dream of the community on conception.

Facilities

Currently KMTC Chwele has the following infrastructure;

• Lecture rooms
•  Lecture hall
•  Computer laboratory fully installed with internet connectivity
• A resource center (library) equipped with the latest reading materials
• Social hall
• Wi-fi connectivity throughout the Campus
• Modern hostels 

Clinical Experience Sites

Practical placements are conducted at the various County teaching and referral hospitals throughout the country.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

At KMTC Chwele, we encourage the Physical health of our staff and students. In addition to our students participating in various sports, clubs and societies, we are in the process of enhancing our sports facilities to cater for a variety of sporting activities.

The Chwele Campus fraternity believes that saving the environment, saves the earth and life. We are a team with one goal of a neat and clean environment.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Chwele Campus

P.O Box 112 – 50202

Chwele

Tel: 0729528923

Email:  chwele@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Background information

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Chuka Campus was started in September 2015 through collaboration between KMTC Board of Directors, the local community, Chuka University and the County Government of Tharaka Nithi. It is currently situated within Chuka University.

Programmes and Courses offered: –

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).
• Certificate in Orthopaedic Technology

The following courses are set to start:

• Upgrading of Enrolled Community Nursing to KRCHN.
• Upgrading of certificate to Diploma in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine.
• Short courses in HIV Testing Services, Mentorship, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Facilities

The Campus has the following facilities to enable effective learning by our students:

• Well-equipped Skills lab.
• Fully-equipped Computer lab.
• Well-stocked Library.

Student Population

Currently, there are 503 students with the population expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical Experience Sites

Chuka County Referral Hospital provides the main clinical experience site for our students. Others hospitals include: Embu County Referral Hospital, Kiirua and Kyeni Mission Hospitals.

Clubs, societies and sports

The following clubs and societies exist in the Campus for the welfare of students: –

• Young Christian Society
• Christian Union
• Muslim Group
• Seventh Day Adventist

Students also undertake various sporting activities such as rugby, football, netball and basketball.

Campus Contact information

The Principal

KMTC Chuka Campus

P.O Box 641-60400

Chuka

Tel: 0790-286488

Email: chuka@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Eldoret Campus is located in Eldoret town within Uasin-Gishu County, next to Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital. It was established in 1977 as a School of Nursing, training Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN).

In 1987, Hospital Maintenance School was established with the aid of Austria and German Governments and Ministry of Health, Kenya. The population per intake was 12 students per class.

In 1991, the School of Nursing was upgraded to train Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), with an intake of 30 students per class and training of certificate course was stopped. In 1996, Nursing and Hospital Maintenance Schools were merged to form the current KMTC Eldoret Campus.

In September 2003, Certificate in Medical Engineering was upgraded to Diploma with an increased number of intakes from 12 to 25 students per class. In the same year, Diploma in Clinical Medicine was started with an intake of 50 students per class. Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia was started in 2006 while in-service Medical Engineering was started in March 2014.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

Diploma 

• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences
• Diploma in Medical Engineering

Higher Diploma

• Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia

Certificate

• Certificate in Medical Engineering

Facilities

The facilities available in our Campus include:

• Spacious classrooms
• Equipped medical engineering workshops
• Computer and skills laboratories
• Well-stocked library
• Modern hostels
• Student and staff clinic. The clinic is also open to members of the public.

Student Population

The Campus has a current population of over 1000 students, a number that is expected to go up in the next intake.

Clinical experience sites

KMTC Eldoret’s proximity to Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital ensures that our students get the much-needed skills using the modern equipment available in the hospital. Other areas used for clinical experience include:

• Huruma Sub County Hospital
• Uasin Gishu County Hospital
• Rural health facilities such as Turbo, Mosoriot and Burnt Forest

Clubs, societies and sports

KMTC Eldoret is home of athletics, and is one of the leading Campuses in athletics. When you join the Campus, you will enjoy a variety of sports offered such as netball, football, rugby, hockey, basketball, darts and indoor games.

We also have clubs which advocate for behavior change among students in and outside the Campus like students’ team of counsellors and educators, charitable groups, videography and environment group. The students are also allowed to form clubs that are beneficial to the Campus.

The Campus encourages and supports religious groups to nourish spiritual needs of students.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Eldoret Campus

P.O. Box 520 – 30100, Eldoret.

Tel: 0700-108164

Email: eldoret@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kabarnet Campus is situated in Baringo County within Baringo County Referral Hospital, approximately 1.5 kilometers from Baringo County Headquarters.

The history of Kabarnet Campus dates back to 1991 when it was established as a Medical Training Center at the then Baringo District Development Institute (BDDI), now Baringo Kenya School of Government (K.S.G).

During the same period, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Health had proposed to build Kabarnet Medical Training Center, now KMTC Kabarnet Campus, on an eight-acre plot set aside adjacent to Kabarnet District Hospital (now Baringo County Referral and Teaching Hospital). The project commenced in 1991 with the then Rift Valley Provincial Commissioner Mr. Yusuf Haji laying the foundation stone on 22^nd May 1991.

Programmes and Courses offered

• Certificate in Enrolled Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Enrolled Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Facilities

The facilities available include:

• Well-stocked library
• Computer and skills laboratories
• Spacious classrooms
• Modern hostels

Clinical experience sites

Baringo County Referral and Teaching Hospital provides the main clinical experience site for our students.

Students population

Current number of students is 952 with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clubs, Societies and sports

The Campus offers a variety of sports such as netball, football, rugby, hockey, basketball, darts and indoor games. The Campus also encourages and supports religious groups to nourish spiritual needs of students.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Kabarnet Campus

P. O. BOX 401 – 30400

Kabarnet

TEL: 053-21151

Email: kabarnet@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Homa Bay Campus was established in 1979 to train Enrolled Community Health Nurses (ECN). In 1998, ECN was upgraded to Diploma in Community Health Nursing at the Campus.

This led to the phasing out of the pre-service training for enrolled nurses in 2002 and the introduction of other programs at diploma level.

Programmes and Courses currently offered: –

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Facilities

The Campus has the following facilities:

• Adequate and spacious classrooms,
• A well-equipped computer laboratory with internet connections
• A well-equipped library
• Vehicles to transport staff and students
• Kitchen and dining facilities
• Hostels

Student Population

From a class of 12 students in one certificate programme, today, the institution has more than 870 students in four different departments: Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Physiotherapy and Nutrition.

Clinical experience sites

Clinical experience sites for our students include: Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital, and other approved health facilities within and outside the county. Mission hospitals such as Kendu Bay and St. Mary’s Hospital in Mumias also provide the requisite learning facilities.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

In an effort to make an all-round health professional, KMTC HomaBay Campus will nurture your interest in service to God and humanity through various religious organizations and societies. It organizes yearly inter-denominational prayer day to bring students together.

Students sporting activities include athletics and field events, ball games such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, rugby, and netball. Indoor games like darts, chess, scrabble among others are also available.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) club, engages with NACADA to help our students in the fight against drug and substance abuse.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Homa Bay Campus

P.O. Box 512,

Homa Bay

Tel: 0732-502032/020-24169142

Email: homabay@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses