The following are the details of the courses offered at KMTC 2023/2024

DETAILED GUIDE TO COURSES ON OFFER AT KMTC 2023 MARCH and SEPTEMBER INTAKE

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili, and
C in Biology/Biological Science, C- in Chemistry/Physical Science
C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
Intake: March2. Diploma in Community Oral Health

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, March 2020
Mathematics

Intake: March and September

2. Diploma in Community Oral Health

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, March 2020
Mathematics

Intake: March and September

3. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-,
C- in English or Kiswahili and
C- Biology/Biological Sciences September 2019 & D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, General Science

Intake: March and September

4. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and
C- in Mathematics September 2019 & D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, computer studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies

Intake: March and September

5. Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

6. Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and
Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

7. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics

Intake: March and September

8. Diploma in Registered Nursing (KRN)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

9. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

10. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and
Chemistry/Physical Sciences
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

11. Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science

Intake: March and September

13. Diploma in Optometry

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics.
C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences

Intake: March and September

14. Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences September
D+ in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.

Intake: March and September

15. Diploma in Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry/Physical Science and Biology or Biological Science
C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics

Intake: March and September

16. Diploma in Physiotherapy

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and
C- in Biology September 2019 &
C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Science

Intake: March and September

17. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C, 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

Intake: March and September

18. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences (Public Health Officer’s course)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

19. Diploma in Dental Technology

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science or Chemistry
C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and in any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

20. Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
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.

Intake: March and September

21. Diploma in Health Promotion

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

22. Diploma in Medical Social Work

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C,
C in English or Kiswahili and
C- in Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE

Intake: March and September

23. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (For Fresh High School Graduates)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-,
C- in English or Kiswahili and
D in Biology/ Biological Sciences September
D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies , Agriculture ,Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies

Intake: March and September

24. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (In Service category)

** This course targets those working in the records department but have no professional qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics,
(Evening Classes, Nairobi Campus)
Working experience of 2 years in a Health Records and Information Department
Recommendation letter from Health Records & Information Officer i/c of the facility
Letter of appointment to the current position

Intake: March and September

25. Certificate in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-,
C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

26. Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and Biology /Biological Sciences
D in Chemistry/Physical Science
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science.

27. Certificate in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-,
C- In English or Kiswahili,
D in Mathematics and D in Physics/Physical Sciences. or Chemistry
D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology, Biological Science, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.

Intake: March and September

28. Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Formerly known as Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-,
C- In English or Kiswahili, and
D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following:, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture

29. Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences (Public Health Technician Course)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili
D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity and Wood Work

Intake: March and September

30. Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD)

**(This course is for Deaf students only)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade D+,
D+ in English or Kenya Sign Language,
D (Plain) in Biology
and
D in any one of the following- Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science or Agriculture.
Intake: March and September

31. Certificate in Community Health Assistants

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili, September
D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
D (Plain) in any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences

UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1 Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN),
Registration by the National Council of Kenya
Duration: 18 Months
Intake: March (Full Time)

2 Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN).
Registration by the National Council of Kenya
Duration: 2 Years
Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALH SCIENCES

3. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Environmental health Sciences.
Two years working experience
Duration: 2 years

DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

4. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Registration by the KMLTTB
Duration: 2 years September

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

5. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Medical Engineering.
Duration: 2 Years.

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS

6. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Community Nutrition.
Two years working experience.
Duration: 2 years
Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

7. Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Orthopeadics plaster Technology/
Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
Duration: 2 Years
Intake: March and September

8. Diploma in Health Records and Information

Minimum Requirements

Certificate in Health Records and Information
Duration: 2 years
Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

9. Certificate in CommunityHealth Extension Work (Short Course)

Minimum Requirements

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.
Duration: 4 Months

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POST-BASIC COURSE

1. Higher Diploma in:

i. Critical Care Nursing 1 year
ii. Psychiatric Nursing 1 year September
iii. Paediatric Nursing 1 year March 2020 Kisumu
iv. Palliative Care (Distance Learning) 1 ½ years September
v. Nephrology Nursing 1 year March 2020 Nakuru
vi. Family Health Nursing (Distance Learning); 1 year March 2
vii. Oncology Nursing 1 ½ years March 2020 Nairobi

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

2. Higher Diploma in:

i. Food Science and Inspection; Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences; 1 year; September
ii. Solid Waste Management; Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences; 1 year September
iii. Occupational Health and Safety

Requires a Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Tech, Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering

Duration: 1 year
Intake: September
iv. Epidemiology

Requires a Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information
Community Oral Health.
Duration: 1 year

Intake: September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

3. Higher Diploma in Geriatric Management

Minimum Requirements

Diploma/Bsc in the following areas: clinical medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrtition Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic Technology
Duration: 1 year

4. Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

Minimum 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
Duration: 1 year September
5. Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions
Duration: 1 Year

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

6. Higher Diploma in Medical Education

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions, Basic Knowledge in Computer is added advantage
Duration: 1 year
Mode of study: Distance Learning and Full Time

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

7. Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences:

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB
Duration: 1 year September
i. Parasitology &
Entomology
ii. Microbiology
iii. Clinical Chemistry
iv. Haematology
v. Histopathology & Cytopathology
vi. Virology
vii. Blood Transfusion Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY

8. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:-

i. Mental Health and Psychiatry; Requires a Diploma in Clinical Medicine. Duration: 18 Months
ii. Family Health; Duration: 18 Months
iii. Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences. Requires: Diploma in any health related course for course from KMTC and from any other recognized Institution. Duration: 12 months September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

9. Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution.
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: March and SeptemberDEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING SCIENCES

10. Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ULTRASOUND)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent.
Duration: 1 year

11. Higher Diploma in Radiography – Therapy

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Radiography/MIS
Duration: 18 Months September

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

12. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized
institution
Duration: 1 year

13. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering (Dialysis)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized
institution
Duration: 1 Year

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

14. Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Minimum Requirements

Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Duration: 18 months

15. Higher Diploma in Neurorehabilitation

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy
18 Months

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

16. Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions
Duration: 1 year

DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY

17. Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
Duration: 1 Year
Mode of study: Distance Learning

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

18. Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses)

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry
1 Year

How to Apply

Applications:

All applications are ONLINE from the application portal on this website www.kmtc.ac.ke. The prospective candidates apply for admission into courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category. The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for campuses choice in more than sixty five (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.

Procedure:

Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them

Please Note

All applicants to KMTC are advised to ensure that their applications are correctly done so as to compete for opportunities fairly; some of the areas to note are as follows;

KMTC has many courses at various levels and varying entry requirement clusters hence taking time to read the advertisement that has key information necessary for the application to be made with clear information
Determine the course you would like to study and be sure you qualify.
Plan for your training at KMTC on time, funding and social support
Be ready to take up your course if successful in any part of this country since our campuses are spread all over the country
Follow APPLICATION GUIDELINES and ensure you have applied in time and correctly
Remain active on email remembering your credentials that you can access your email at any time.