Are you looking forward to pursuing a course in the medical field and related areas? KMTC is a reputable government institution that is mandated to train medical courses from craft certificates, diplomas, and higher diplomas. Other institutions both universities and private colleges can also train these courses.
As you select a college and the course please ensure the institute is registered by the respective medical regulation body as a training center.
In Kenya medical courses are very competitive course and many students want to pursue them. They are also relatively expensive compared to other diploma and certificate courses.
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The courses are categorized as preservice and in-service. Preservice courses are those that can be pursued by those fresh from high school or someone who has no experience in the medical field. In-service courses are for those already in the service and wish to upgrade. It can be either a high diploma or an upgrade from a certificate to a diploma course.
KMTC course entry requirements
Generally in Kenya for a diploma course you are required to have a mean grade of C- and for certificate D. However, due to the competitive nature of medical courses KMTC entry requirements are higher.
For a diploma course, you require a mean grade of C in KSCE. In addition to that, you will also require subject combinations that have biology/biological science, chemistry, and physical science as cluster requirements.
To join KMTC to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects and biology/biological science, chemistry, and physical sciences.
For those who wish to upgrade to a higher diploma, they are required to have passed the respective diploma and for a diploma to have a relevant certificate.
Course duration
A diploma course takes 3 years which involves classwork and the field while the craft certificate takes 2 years. For a higher diploma, it takes 2 years in which 6 months are for mentorship attachment.
List of courses offered at KMTC
The following are higher diplomas, diplomas and craft certificates that are offered at different KMTC campuses in the country.
Higher Diploma courses (Upgrading)
| Critical Care Nursing |
| Paediatric Nursing |
| Nephrology Nursing |
| Family Health Nursing |
| Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia |
| Oncology Nursing |
| Epidemiology |
| Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) |
| Medical Education |
| Addictive Sciences |
| Health Systems Management |
| Radiography & Imaging (Ultrasonography) |
| Radiography & Imaging (Radiation Therapy) |
| Radiography & Imaging (Computed Tomography) |
| Radiography & Imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) |
| Physiotherapy (Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy |
| Physiotherapy (Neuro-rehabilitation) |
| Physiotherapy (Pelvic Rehabilitation) |
| Physiotherapy (Cardiopulmonary) |
| Community-Based Rehabilitation |
| Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics) |
| Orthopaedic Technology (Prosthetics) |
| Community Health & HIV / Health Care |
| Nutrition and Dietetics (Renal Nutrition) |
| Occupational Therapy (Renal Rehabilitation) |
| Renal Pharmacy |
Diploma course offered at KMTC campuses
| Community Health Nursing |
| Clinical Medicine & Surgery |
| Health Records and Information Technology |
| Medical Engineering |
| Health Promotion |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Mortuary Science |
| Public Health |
| Physiotherapy |
| Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Community Health |
| Occupational Therapy |
| Medical Social Work |
| Health Counselling |
| Orthopaedic Technology |
| Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine |
| Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry |
| Pharmacy |
| Radiography & Imaging (Medical Imaging Sciences) |
| Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery |
| Optometry |
| Dental Technology |
| Community Oral Health |
KMTC craft certificate courses
| Community Health Nursing |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine |
| Health Records and Information Technology |
| Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Community Health Assistant |
| Medical Emergency Technician |
| Public Health |
| Medical Engineering |
For more information about the course and fees please contact:
Kenya Medical Training College.
Off Ngong Road
P.O. BOX 30195-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
www.kmtc.ac.ke
Email: info@kmtc.ac.ke
Admissions Email: admissions@kmtc.ac.ke
You can also visit the nearest KMTC campus for inquiries