KMTC Courses and Qualifications
Check out all the KMTC Courses and Qualifications. We bring you all the courses offered at KMTC with the qualifications needed to gain admission into those courses.
We have all Certificate courses, diploma courses and higher national diploma courses offered at KMTC – Kenya Medical Training College.
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE COURSES OFFERED AND REQUIREMENTS
KMTC Diploma Courses
1 Diploma in Community Oral Health
- C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• C- in any two of the following: Physics,Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics
3 Years MARCH 2018
Nairobi
2 Diploma in Community Nutrition
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• D+ in Chemistry or Physical Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, General Science
3 Years MARCH 2018 Karen and Nakuru
3 Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics
• C- in Biology or Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: Physics,Physical Science, Chemistry, computer studies
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi
4 Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics or Physical Science or Mathematics
3 1/2 Years MARCH 2018 Bondo, Bomet, Bungoma,Eldoret, Embu, Homa Bay,Kakamega, Kapkatet, Kilifi,Kisii, Kisumu, kitale, Kitui,Machakos, Makueni, Meru,Mombasa, Msambweni,Muranga, Nairobi,Nakuru, Nyamira, Nyeri,Port Reitz, Siaya, Thika,Vihiga, Webuye Makindu,Chuka, Gatundu, Mwingi,Mosoriot, Iten
5 Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics or Physical Science or Mathematics
3 Years MARCH 2018 Muranga
6 Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences
• C in English or Kiswahili and Physics or Physical Science and Biology or Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics or Chemistry
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu,Manza
7 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences and Chemistry or Physical Sciences
3 Years MARCH 2018 Port Reitz, Nairobi, Machakos, Lake Victoria, Embu
8 • C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
9 Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in any two of the following: – Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi
10 Diploma in Optometry
• C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics.
• C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi
11 Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology and Physics or Physical Science or Mathematics
• C- in any one of the following: – Physics, Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi
12 Diploma in Pharmacy
• C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry or Physical Science and Biology or Biological Science
• C in any one of the following: – Physics or Mathematics
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Manza, Kisumu and Nyeri,
13 Diploma in Physiotherapy
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology and Mathematics or Physics/Physical Science
• C- in any one of the following: -Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Physical Science
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Homa Bay Port Reitz
14 Diploma in Medical Engineering
• 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
3 Years MARCH 2018 Eldoret
15 Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Manza, Kabarnet, Karuri and kwale
16 Diploma in Dental Technology
• C in English or Kiswahili and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry
• C- Biology and in any one of the following: Biology/Biological Sciences, Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi
17 Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine
• C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology/Biological Sciences and Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture.
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Kisii
18 Diploma in Health Promotion
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry
3 Years MARCH 2018 Nairobi, Nyahururu, Rachuonyo, Lugari
19 Diploma in Medical Social Care
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences.
• C- in any two of the following: Chemistry or Physics or Physical Science or Mathematics, Home Science,Agriculture
3 Years MARCH 2018 Karuri
20 Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science
2 Years MARCH 2018 Muranga, Siaya,Msambweni, Nairobi,Webuye, Bondo, Chwele,Maanza, Lamu, Mombasa,Kaptumo, Rera, Othaya,Lugari, Kuria, Rachuonyo, Othaya Nairobi campus (evening class)
21 Certificate in Community Health Nursing
• C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• D+ in and in any one of the following: – Chemistry or Physical Science or Physics or Mathematics
2 1/2 Years MARCH 2018 Lodwar, Kabarnet and Garrissa,
22 Certificate in Community Nutrition
• C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology /Biological Sciences
• D+ in Chemistry / Physical Science Kwale
• D+ in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture,Mathematics, General Science
2 Years MARCH 2018 Karen, Thika, Kabarnet, Homa Bay, Makueni,Kapenguria, Rera, Kuria,
23 Certificate in Medical Engineering
• C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D in Physics or Chemistry or Physical Sciences.
• D in any one of the following: -Chemistry, Biology, Biological Science,Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.
2 Years MARCH 2018 Meru
24 Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology
• C- In English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences
• D+ in Mathematics and in any one of the following:, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture
2 Years MARCH 2018 NairobI, Machakos, Chuka
25 Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
• C- in English or Kiswahili 2 Years MARCH 2018 Manza, Karuri, Kwale,Kabarnet
• C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics
• D in any two of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture,Building Construction, Technical Drawing,Electricity and Wood Work
2years March 2018 Manza, Karuri, Kwale, Kabarnet
KMTC POST BASIC/INSERVICE COURSES
1 Higher Diploma in:
i. Critical Care Nursing 1 year March 2018 Nairobi
ii. Psychiatric Nursing 1 year March 2018 Mathare
iii. Ophthalmic Nursing 1 year September 2018 Nairobi
iv. Perioperative Care 1 year September 2018 Nairobi and Mombasa
v. Paediatric Nursing (Kisumu) 1 year March 2018 Kisumu
vi. Palliative Care (Distance Learning) 1 year March 2018 Nairobi, Machakos
Requirements
Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM)
2 Higher Diploma in:
i. Food Science and Inspection Requirement: Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
1 year September 2018 Nairobi
- Solid Waste Management Requirements: Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
1 year September 2018 Nairobi
iii. Occupational Health and Safety Requirements: Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Tech, Orthopedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering 1 year September 2018 Nairobi
- Epidemiology Diploma in Environmental Health Requirement: Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health. 1year September 2018 Nairobi (Part time)
3 Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion Requirements: 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 1 year September 2018 Nairobi (Full time)
4 Higher Diploma in Medical Education Requirements: Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions 1 year March 2018 Nairobi (Distance Learning) September 2018 Nairobi (Full time)
5 Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care Requirements: Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions 1 Year Nairobi, Lake Victoria, Homa Bay
6 Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences: Requirements: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB 1 year September 2018 Nairobi
i. Parasitology & Entomology
ii. Microbiology
iii. Clinical Chemistry
iv. Haematology
v. Histopathology & Cytopathology
vi. Virology
vii. Blood Transfusion Sciences
7 Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery: Requirement; Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and Registration with Clinical Officers Council September 2018
i. Paediatrics 12 months Nairobi
ii. Lung and Skin Diseases Nairobi
iii. Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery 18 Months Nairobi
iv. Ophthalmology Advanced Refraction and Low Vision 18 Months Nairobi
v. Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T) and Audiology 18 Months Nairobi
vi. Reproductive Health 18 months Nairobi
vii. Anaesthesia 18 Months Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret. kisii
viii. Mental Health and Psychiatry 12 Months Mathare MTC
8 Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ULTRASOUND)
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent. 1 year September2018 Nairobi (Full time) Nairobi (Part-time),Eldoret (Part-time)
9 Higher Diploma in Radiography –Therapy Diploma /Certificate in Radiotherapy or equivalent.Diploma in Radiography/MIS 18 Months September 2018 Nairobi (Full time) Diploma in Radiography/MIS
10 Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering Requirement: Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an
equivalent from a recognized institution 1 year September 2018 Nairobi (Part-time)
11 Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy Requirement: Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy 18 months March 2018 Nairobi (Part-time)
12 Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning) Requirement: Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution. 1 year March 2018 Nairobi
13 Higher Diploma in Addictive Science (Distance Learning) Requirement: Diploma in any health related course from KMTC and any other recognized institution 2 Years March 2018 Mathare
14 Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning) Requirement: Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions 1 year March 2018 Nairobi
UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)
1 Diploma in Community Health Nursing Requirement: Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN), Two years working experience 18 Months March 2018 Nairobi(Full Time)
2 Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning) Requirement: Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN) Two years working experience 2 Years March/September 2018 depending on campus Kisii, Meru, Garissa, Muranga, Embu, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kitale, Kapkatet
3 Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences Requirements: Certificate in Environmental health
Sciences. Two years working experience 2 years September 2018 Karuri (Full Time)
4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences Requirement: Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB 2 years September 2018 Lake Victoria- Full Time
5 Diploma Medical Engineering Requirements: Certificate in Medical Engineering. 2 years March/
September 2018 depending on campus Kilifi – (March 2018) Part Time Nairobi-(Sept 2018) Part Time
6 Diploma in Community Nutrition Requirement: Certificate in Community Nutrition. Two years working experience. 2 years March/September 2018 depending on campus Karen – September Homa Bay – March Nairobi-March, Lodwar (March) Nakuru campus-March 2018)
7 Diploma in Health Records and Information Requirement: Certificate in Health Records and Information 2 years March 2018 Kitui, Muranga, Siaya, Msambweni, Bondo, Chwele, Nairobi campus (Distance learning and evening class)
8 Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine Certificate in orthopaedic plaster technology or Certificate in orthopaedic plaster and traction technology 2 years March 2018 Nairobi Campus Only