KMTC September 2023 Intake; Courses, Requirements and How To Apply

KMTC September 2023 Intake; Courses, Requirements and How To Apply

KMTC September 2023 Intake; Courses, Requirements and How To Apply. The Kenya Medical Training Schools (KMTC) application and registration portal is currently active for the academic year beginning in September 2023.

 

The KMTC Management would like to let all applicants know that online registration for various programs for the September 2023 intake is currently taking place across all institutions via the official KMTC site.

 

 

To enroll in KMTC to pursue a Certificate program, you must have a minimum grade of C- and specific qualifications in cluster topics from the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Exams (KMTC).

 

To be qualified for diploma programs, you must have a minimum grade of C as well as specific qualifications in cluster disciplines.

Candidates for upgrading courses must have a certificate in the relevant field, and applicants for higher diploma programmes must have successfully completed a diploma course in accordance with the specifications.

How to Apply Online for KMTC in 2023/2020

Candidates interested in the medical programs at KMTC should adhere to these procedures when applying.

 

First, click here. https://admissions.kmtc.ac.ke/public/index.php/login

Step 2: Key in your “Password” and “E-mail Address.”

Step 3: To continue, click “Login.”

 

PLEASE NOTE: In order to compete fairly, applicants must ensure that their applications are complete.

The following requirements must be met by applicants: Confirm that you are qualified to enroll in and successfully complete the course you have selected.

Applicants must carefully and attentively read the advertisements to obtain the precise information needed on Courses.

 

Think ahead when scheduling, budgeting, and obtaining social support for your training at KMTC.

 

Candidates must be prepared to start their courses at any of the KMTC campuses because they are spread out across the country.

 

Keep your login details close at hand so you can access your email whenever you want and check it frequently.

Note: All applications must be submitted ONLINE via MPESA paybill number 964150 with a fee of 2022, as per the instructions provided on the KMTC website at www.kmtc.ac.ke.

A Profound GUIDE TO THE COURSES KMTC IS OFFERING IN 2023-2024

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: March

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

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 in kmtc portal

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.

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) IN KMTC PORTAL

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 Orthopedics 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 Community Health 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 IN KMTC PORTAL

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 September ,DEPARTMENT 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

DEPARTMENT 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

SHORT COURSES ON THE KMTC WEBSITE

The following quick courses are available on a number of campuses. Short courses are available to individuals, corporates or tailor-made for businesses. Enroll right away to fulfill your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) obligations and stay current in your field.

 

Applications must be submitted online by logging into the KMTC portal, which is accessible at www.kmtc.ac.ke, selecting the option for short courses, and then following the on-screen instructions.

Admissions

KMTC offers a wide range of courses, from Certificate, Diploma to Advanced Diploma.

 

Visit the official website for more details on how to apply to Kenya Medical Training School (KMTC).