When it comes to a reliable college to undertake Diploma and certificate course Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is in place for you.To enroll in this college you have to Merit from your secondary exams.
At the moment the September intake is ongoing for both form four leavers and graduates who want to advance in their studies.
When it comes to Certificate courses they are offered in various KMTC campuses countrywide. KMTC with their known name tend to allow students to pursue medical courses at certificate level and upgrade later to a diploma.
To join KMTC certificate course the minimum KCSE entry grade is C-(minus) Every programme in KMTC has its specific subject requirement for one to attain to join the course.
Below is the list of :
- All KMTC certificate courses offered in Kenya,
- Fees structure
- Admission requirements
(In service category)
1. Health Records and Information Technology:
- KCSE mean grade of D+
- The student must have scored a D+ Kiswahili or English or Kiswahili
- D- in Mathematics
- Work experience required is for 2yrs with a known Health Records and Information Department
- Duly signed recommended letter from the officer in charge of the department
- Current position appointment letter
- The course takes two years.
- Evening classes are offered in Nairobi Campus .
2. Certificate in Medical Engineering
Once one enroll in this course he/she is granted to acquire knowledge and skills that is needed in installation and repair of hospital systems and medical equipment upon successful completion.
Normally the course takes 2yrs. Below are grade requirements:
- A C-(minus) in KCSE
- In English or Kiswahili C- (minus)
- D (plain) in Mathematics
- D (plain) in Physics/Physical Sciences, and Chemistry
3. Community Health Assistants
Below are the roles performed by a qualified trained personnel in certificate in Community Health Assistants.
- providing health education,
- promoting access to health services and advocacy,
- supporting healthcare delivery in communities
Below are minimum grades required to enroll this course :
- C- in KSCE
- D+ in English or Kiswahili
- The student must also attain a D+ Biology/Biological Sciences
- D (plain) in mathematics, physics, chemistry are legible for this program.
- The course takes two years.
4. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
A graduate from this course becomes a nutritionist or dietician. The course timeline is 2yrs, within this period one is expected to handle aspects of proper diet, health and weight management.
Below are the requirements to enroll in this course.
- KSCE mean grade of D+
- D+ in English or Kiswahili
- D+ Biology or Biological Sciences
- D (plain) in Chemistry/Physical Science
- D (plain) in Agriculture, Home Science, Mathematics, or Physics
5. Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (duration 2 years)
High level of skills to diagnose The student taking this course acquires knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat an array of conditions of a human’s musculoskeletal system. The minimum qualifications to enrol are:
- KSCE mean grade C-
- C- In English or Kiswahili
- In Biology the student must have attained a D+
6. Certificate in Community Health Nursing
Upon completion of this course a qualified graduate in the course tend to participate in the promotion of health activities within a community in a professional capacity. Training they undergo grantee them to become community nurses
The minimum course requirements include:
- KCSE mean grade of C-
- C- in English or Kiswahili
- C- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Duration set aside for this course is two and a half years.
7. Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
This is a Public Health Technician Course. A trainee should be equipped with knowledge and skills on how to :
- identify and analyse environments hazardous agents
- Minimise exposures to toxic biological, chemical, and physical agents.
The requirements for the course include:
- Minimum of C- in KSCE
- C- in English or Kiswahili
- D+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and
- D (plain) in Mathematics
8 Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD):-( Duration 2 yrs)
Students who want to major in specific health promotion roles should enroll in this course.
Below are the requirements :
- KCSE mean grade of D+
- D+ in English or Kenya Sign Language
- D (Plain) in Biology
- D (plain) in Mathematics, Agriculture, or Chemistry
9. Health Records and Information Technology (certificate) (Duration 2yrs)
Upon completion of this course the trainee becomes a medical record and health information technician.For successful qualified students in their department they ensure safety of patient’s records are in place and updating them oftenly.
Below are the Requirements :
- KSCE mean grade of C-
- C- in English or Kiswahili
- D in Biology/ Biological Sciences.
- You are also required to have a D- in Mathematics and D+ in Business studies, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography Computer Studies, Physics or Home Science.
KMTC Intakes
KMTC usually has two intakes annually.
- The first intake – September
- The second intake – March.
NOTE:
Once you selected to take a course in KMTC the fees structure and admission requirements are provided in the addition letter.
