Kenya Medical Training College Academic Programmes

Kenya Medical T r aining Coll ege

Training For Better Health

Academic
Programmes
As at November 2024

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CORE STATEMENTS

Vision Mission Core Values

A globally To develop • Accountability
competitive fit-for-purpose • Integrity
institution for middle-level health • Responsiveness
training human professionals • Equity
resource for health through • Team work
transformative • Professionalism
training, research, • Creativity and
and consultancy innovation

CAMPUSES
1. Awendo 23. Kaptumo 45. Manza 67. Nyandarua
2. Bomet 24. Karen 46. Marsabit 68. Nyeri
3. Bondo 25. Karuri 47. Mathare 69. Othaya
4. Bungoma 26. Kerio Valley 48. Maua 70. Port Reitz
5. Busia 27. Kilifi 49. Mbooni 71. Rachuonyo
6. Chemolingot 28. Kinangop 50. Mbuvo 72. Rera
7. Chuka 29. Kisii 51. Meru 73. Rarieda
8. Chwele 30. Kisumu 52. Migori 74. Shianda
9. Eldoret 31. Kitale 53. Molo 75. Siaya
10. Embu 32. Kitui 54. Mombasa 76. Sigowet
11. Garissa 33. Kombewa 55. Mosoriot 77. Tana River
12. Gatundu 34. Kuria 56. Msambweni 78. Taveta
13. Homabay 35. Kwale 57. Murang’a 79. Teso
14. Imenti 36. Lake Victoria 58. Mwingi 80. Thika
15. Isiolo 37. Lamu 59. Nairobi 81. Transmara
16. Iten 38. Lodwar 60. Nakuru 82. Ugenya
17. Kabarnet 39. Loitoktok 61. Narok 83. Ugunja
18. Kakamega 40. Lugari 62. Navakholo 84. Vihiga
19. Kangema 41. Machakos 63. Ndhiwa 85. Voi
20. Kangundo 42. Makindu 64. Nyahururu 86. Wajir
21. Kapenguria 43. Makueni 65. Nyamache 87. Webuye
22. Kapkatet 44. Mandera 66. Nyamira

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PROGRAMMES
1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
2. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
3. Dental Technology (Diploma)
4. Health Promotion and Community Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
5. Health Records and Information Technology (Certificate and Diploma)
6. Health Professions Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
8. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
10. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
13. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
15. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Radiography and Imaging (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)

SHORT COURSES
1. HIV Training and Counseling services 9. Upper extremity Splinting in Occupational
(HTS) therapy
2. Adherence Counseling 10. Community Mental Health Course
3. Echocardiography 11. Sign Language for Health workers
4. Monitoring & evaluation 12. Basic Occupational Health and Safety
5. Integrated BLS/First Aid 13. NCLEX-RNR
6. Safe Phlebotomy
7. Point of Care Ultrasound for nurses
8. Regional anaesthesia and Acute pain
Management

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1. FACULTY OF REHABILITATIVE SCIENCES

I. DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical

Diploma in Selected Sciences or Chemistry C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and in
3 years
Dental Technology Campuses any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science,
Chemistry, Mathematics

II. DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Optometry 2 years Nairobi Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry
(Contact Lenses)

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics

Diploma in Selected
3 years C- in the following: - Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/
Optometry Campuses
Physical Sciences

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III. DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Nairobi
• Diagnostic 2 years
(Part-time)
Equipment Diploma in Medical Engineering from KMTC or its equivalent
from a recognized institution.
Nairobi Must satisfy the common admission requirements for Diploma
• Dialysis 2 years
(Part-time)
in Medical Engineering at KMTC
• Therapeutic Nairobi
2 years
Equipment (Part-time)

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- Mathematics

Diploma in Selected and Physics/Physical Sciences. D+ in any one of the following: -
3 years
Medical Engineering Campuses Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work,
Technical Drawing

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics

Certificate in Selected and D- in Physics/Physical Sciences. D in any one of the
2 years
Medical Engineering Campuses following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity,
Metal Work, Technical Drawing

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IV. DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Occupational Therapy
(Renal Rehabilitation)
2 years Nairobi Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution
Occupational Therapy
(Community Based
Rehabilitation)

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological

Diploma in
Sciences C- in any one of the following: - Physics/Physical Sciences,
Occupational Therapy Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science
Selected
3 years
Campuses
Mean Grade C, C- in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/
Speech and language
Biological Sciences C- in any two of the following: - Physics/Physical
therapy Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or General Science

V. DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Orthopaedic Technology
(Orthotics)
2 years Nairobi Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
Orthopaedic Technology
(Prosthetics)
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C in Biology/
Diploma in Selected Biological Sciences, C- in any TWO (2) of the following: -
Orthopaedic 3 years
Campuses Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork,
Technology
Metal Work, Technical Drawing

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VI. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in 2 years Nairobi BSc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy

• Orthopaedic Manual (Part-time)
Therapy 2 years
• Women Health and Nairobi Female Physiotherapists registered with Physiotherapy Council
Pelvic Rehabilitation (Part-time) of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy Regulatory Bodies

• Neuro-Rehabilitation 2 years Nairobi Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy

(Part time)

Diploma in 3 years Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology C- in

Physiotherapy Campuses any two of the following: -Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics/
Physical Sciences

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2. FACULTY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Health Education & 2 years Nairobi Diploma in a Health related course from KMTC.
Promotion

Diploma in KCSE Mean Grade of “C” (Plain). Mandatory subjects: “C”

• Health Promotion 3 years Selected (Plain) in English or Kiswahili “C-” (Minus) in Biology or
Campuses Biological Sciences. A minimum of “D+” (Plus) in any one of the
following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture,
Physics or Physical Science.

• Community Health 3 years Selected KCSE Mean Grade of “C” (Plain). Mandatory subjects: “C-”
Campuses (Minus) in English or Kiswahili “D+” (Plus) in Biology or
Biological Sciences. A minimum of “D” (plain) in any one of the
following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture,
Physics or Physical Science.

Certificate in 2 years Selected Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D in Biology/

• Community Health Campuses Biological Sciences, D in any of the following: Mathematics,
Assistant Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Home
Science

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II. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Diploma in Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological

Community Oral 3 years Sciences C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical
Health Campuses Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics

III. DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community
Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by
Higher Diploma in
2 years Karen KMTC; Registration by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians
Renal Nutrition
Institute (KNDI) and holder of a valid practising license from
KNDI; 2 Years post Diploma experience
BSc. Nutrition & Dietetics, Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /
Diploma in Community Nutrition Diploma or Degree in the
following fields: Community Health Development, Public Health,
Nutrition Surveillance 2 years Karen
Project Management, Epidemiology, Health Records and
Information, Food Science, Agriculture, and Biostatistics. From
KMTC or any other recognized institution
Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili and Biology/
Diploma in Selected Biological Sciences, D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science D in any
3 years
Nutrition and Dietetics Campuses one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics,
Physics, General Science

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/

Certificate in Selected Biological Sciences, D in Chemistry/Physical Sciences. D in any
2 years
Nutrition and Dietetics Campuses one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics,
Physics
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IV. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
• Food Science and 2 years Nairobi
Inspection Diploma in Public Health Sciences/Diploma in Environmental
Health Sciences
• Solid Waste 2 years Nairobi
Management
• Medical Social Work 2 years Nairobi Diploma in Medical Social Work or Diploma/degree in Social
(Gender Based Work with experience working in a health facility or Diploma in
Violence) any health science course from Kenya Medical Training College
or from any other institution recognized in Kenya
• Occupational Health 2 years Nairobi Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences
and Safety /Diploma in Public Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine,
Dental Technology, Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational
Therapy, and Medical Engineering
• Epidemiology 2 years Nairobi Diploma in Environmental Health Science /Diploma in Public
Health Sciences s, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical
Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records &
Information, Community Oral Health
Diploma in 3 years Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological
• Public Health Campuses Sciences. C- in Mathematics and any one of the following:
Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry

• Medical Social Work 3 years Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/
Campuses Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry,
Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science,
Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and
IRE

Certificate in 2 years Selected Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili C- in Biology/

Public Health Campuses Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics D in any one of
the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture,
Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity or
Woodwork

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3. FACULTY OF DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCES

I. RADIOGRAPHY AND IMAGING
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
• Radiography Nairobi,
2 years Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent
and Imaging- Kisumu
Ultrasonography

• Radiation Therapy 2 years Nairobi Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in

Radiography/ Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS)

• Computed 2 years Nairobi

Tomography Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging
Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution
• Magnetic Resonance 2 years Nairobi
Imaging

Diploma in 3 years Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical

Radiography and Campuses Sciences and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the
Imaging following: - Mathematics, Chemistry

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II. DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Medical Laboratory
Science
• Blood Transfusion 2 years Nairobi
Science

• Clinical Chemistry 2 years Nairobi

• Haematology 2 years Nairobi

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Histopathology and
2 years Nairobi and Registered by the KMLTTB
cytopathology

• Microbiology 2 years Nairobi

• Parasitology and
2 years Nairobi
Entomology

• Virology 2 years Nairobi

• Nephrology 2 years Nairobi

Diploma in Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological

Selected
Medical Laboratory 3 years Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Sciences, C in any one of the
Campuses
Sciences following: - Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics

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4. FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND

MEDICAL EDUCATION
I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Diploma in Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Mathematics

Health Records Selected D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences C- in any one of the
and Information 3 years following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer
Campuses Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography,
Technology Commerce, Business Studies

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/

Certificate in Selected Biological Sciences. D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of
Health Records and 2 years the following: - Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General
Information Campuses Science, Computer Studies, agriculture, Home Science,
Economics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies

II. DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic
• Health Professions 2 years Nairobi
knowledge in Computer is an added advantage
Education
• Health Systems Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related
Management 2 years Nairobi
(Distance Learning) course from a recognized institution

• Health Diploma in a Management related field e.g. Business

Administration 2 years Nairobi Administration or any other Diploma in a Health-related field,
(Distance Learning) or its equivalent, from a recognized institution

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5. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

I. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical

Higher Diploma in Nairobi Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy
2 years
• Clinical Pharmacy Mombasa and Poisons Board; Three Years Post Qualification Working
Experience in the Medical Field; Registered with the Pharmacy
& Poisons Board. Applicants must have met the Minimum Entry
Requirements for a Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical
• Renal Pharmacy 2 years Nairobi Technology

Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry/Physical

Diploma in Selected
3 years Science and Biology or Biological Sciences C in any one of the
Pharmacy Campuses
following: - Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics

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6. FACULTY OF NURSING
I. DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in
• Kenya Registered Kisii,
2 years Mombasa
Nurse Anaesthesia
• Diploma in KRN, KRCHN,
• Critical Care Nursing 2 years Nairobi, Thika, Kilifi, Machakos.
KRNM, KRNMHP,
• Pediatric Nursing 2 years Kisumu
• Bachelor of science in
• Psychiatric Nursing 2 years Mathare
Nursing (BScN)
• Ophthalmic Nursing 2 years Nairobi
• Registered by the Nursing
• Nephrology Nursing 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru, Embu
Council of Kenya (NCK)
• Palliative Care 2 years Nairobi and a holder of a valid
Nursing practising licence
• Perioperative 2 years Nairobi
Nursing • 1 year post NCK licensing
experience
• Onclology Nursing 2 years Mosoriot
• Family Health 2 years Nairobi, Gatundu, Thika, Nyeri,
Nursing (Distance Nakuru
learning)
Diploma in
• Community Health 3 years
Nursing
• Kenya Registered 3 years
Nursing and Selected Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological
Midwifery Campuses Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/
• Registered Nursing 3 years Physical Science or Mathematics
Mental Health &
Psychiatry
Selected Mean grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/
• Health Counselling 3 years Campuses Biological Sciences. C- in anyone of the following: Religious
Studies or History
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological
• Kenya Registered Selected
3 years Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/
Nursing Campuses
Physical Science or Mathematics
Certificate in Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/
Community Health 2 years Selected Biological Sciences. D+ in any one of the following: - Physics/
Nursing Campuses Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Mathematics

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7. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

I. DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret,

• Anaesthesia 2 years Kisii, Thika, Embu,
Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega
• Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii
• Nephrology 2 years Nairobi
• Speech and Language Pathology 2 years Nairobi
• Family Health 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret,
Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri,
Machakos, Mombasa
Kisumu
• Clinical Forensic Medicine 2 years Nairobi
• Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery 2 years Nairobi, Eldoret Diploma in clinical
• Ophthalmology, Advanced Refraction and Low Vision 2 years Nairobi, Eldoret medicine; Valid
• Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery 2 years Nairobi practicing license;

• Reproductive Health 2 years Nairobi, Mombasa, Embu, Thika and 2 year working
• Pediatrics and Child Health 2 years Nairobi & Kisumu experience

• Mental Health and Psychiatry 2 years Mathari

• Chest Medicine 2 years Nairobi
• Dermatology and Venereology 2 years Nairobi
• Audiology and Hearing Care Technology 2 years Nairobi
• Emergency and Critical Care Medicine 2 years Nairobi
• Oncology and Palliative Care 2 years Nairobi
• Addictive Science Diploma in any health related course from KMTC
(Distance Learning) 2 years Mathari OR any other recognized institution
Diploma in Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/Biological
Clinical Medicine and Surgery Selected Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the
3 years
Campuses following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences

Emergency Medical Technician 3 years Nairobi Mean Grade of C (Plain)

Mortuary Science 3 years Nairobi Mean Grade of C- (minus)

Mombasa
Kisumu

Certificate in
Emergency Medical Technician 2 years Nairobi Mean Grade of C-

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II. DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA MEDICINE

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Programme Duration Offered at Qualifications

Higher Diploma in Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine or an equivalent

Orthopaedic & Trauma qualification from a recognized institution
2 years Nairobi
Medicine
(Paediatrics) 2 years post qualification working experience

Diploma in Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C in Biology/

Selected
Orthopaedic 3 years Biological Sciences C- in any one of the following: Mathematics,
Campuses
Trauma Medicine Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry

Certificate in Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/

Orthopaedic 2 years Selected Biological Sciences D+ in any one of the following: Physics/
Trauma Medicine Campuses Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork,
Metal Work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture,
Computer Studies

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NEW COURSE

Diploma in Health
Insurance Management
Duration Requirements
3 years
KCSE Mean Grade: C, Eng/Kisw: C, Bio/Bsc: D+, Math: D+,
Offered at Phy/Chem/Psc/Gsc/Geo/Econ/HSC/Agr/Cmp/Com/Bst: D+
Nairobi and Nakuru
Campuses

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SHORT COURSES Kenya Medical Training College Academic Programmes

Course Description Target Group Campus Duration Fees

(KES)
Prepares participants to provide
comprehensive HIV Testing Ser- Lake Victoria,
vices (HTS), strengthen linkage Anyone interested in working in Nairobi, Kisumu,
HIV Training
1. and Counseling to care and treatment and other HIV/AIDS programs (minimum Machakos, Homa 3 weeks 24,500
post-test services, define target Certificate in any related to Bay, Nakuru
services (HTS) populations who may particularly healthcare) Mwingi, Nyeri,
benefit from HIV testing services Kaptumo, Meru
(accredited by Nascop)
Equips participants with knowledge 1 Week
Those with certificate in HTS,
& skills to motivate persons living Nairobi full time
Adherence health or social sciences,
2. with HIV/AIDS to maintain their Lake Victoria + 1 month 16,000
Counseling counseling community health &
treatment and adhere to guidelines Machakos practicum/
development.
provided mentorship
Participants acquire skills and 6 months
Radiographers, Doctors
Echocardiog- competences in the generation and (blended
3. Clinical officers and Nurses with Nairobi 150,000
raphy interpretation of images of the heart online &
minimum Diploma
and blood vessels using ultrasound physical)
Project Officers, health infor- 6 weeks
Provides participants with requisite Nairobi
Monitoring & mation officers and anyone in online
4. knowledge to design and implement Murang’a 60,000
evaluation designing or monitoring interven- with onsite
healthcare projects. Siaya
tions (minimum Diploma) practicum.
Drivers, Police, Security
Empowers participants to prevent
Integrated BLS/ personnel, healthcare workers, 1-week full
5. and manage life threatening Nairobi 20,000
First Aid carers & anyone who maybe be time
emergencies. required to attend to emergency
Participants gain knowledge and Nairobi,
skills to perform safe phlebotomy, Minimum D+ in KCSE, health Port Reitz, Lake
Safe provide quality specimens for workers & anyone with interest 5 days full
6. Victoria, Nyeri, 20,000
Phlebotomy laboratory tests, handle phlebotomy in drawing blood for diagnostic time
Kitui, Machakos,
equipment and avoid occupational purposes. Meru, Kisii
exposure.
Prepares the nurse to make bedside
Point of Care Practicing nurses/midwifes
diagnoses that are important 6 months full
7. Ultrasound for registered by the Nursing Council Nairobi 120,000
in obstetrics using ultra sound time
nurses of Kenya
scanning
Prepares participants to perform
Regional regional blocks, manage acute
8 . anaesthesia
and Acute pain pain and improve perioperative
care, while using point of care
HND in Anaesthesia (Clinical
Medicine) Nairobi 6 months (full
time) 120,000
Management ultrasound.
Equips participants with
Upper extremity 2 weeks
knowledge and skills to efficiently
Splinting in Practicing Occupational therapists Nairobi Blended
9. manage injuries and conditions 20,000
Occupational (minimum qualification Diploma) (online &
of the upper extremity through
therapy campus).
splinting
12 weeks
Prepares participants to promote Blended-
Community based workers,
mental health in the community, Distance
Community Health Volunteers/
provide mental health ‘first aid’, Mathari learning,
Community assistants, religious leaders &
10. recognize and refer clients, and Port Reitz with on- 25,500
Mental Health other community gatekeepers;
support recovery & integration Muranga campus
academic- KCPE/ability to read
of clients with mental health module
and write.
disorders. introductory
sessions.
Prepares healthcare workers to Health workers & those Nairobi,
Sign Language communicate in sign language, 6 months (3
interested in working with the Makindu,
11. for Health helping the deaf access healthcare fulltime & 3 60,000
deaf; minimum requirement Muranga, Kisii,
workers in line with Universal Health practicum)
certificate in any course Eldoret, Nakuru
Coverage
Builds capacity of workers to en- 6 months
Basic hance occupational health and safe- All workers involved in health Blended
Occupational
12. ty in the workplace. Equivalent to & safety. Minimum qualification Nairobi online and 33,000
Health and workplace safety and health course KCPE. on-campus
Safety offered by DOSHS.
12 weeks, 25,000
Online
Prepares Nurses to sit for the 12 weeks, Online USD
evening
13. NCLEX-RNR NCLEX-RN exam (review of nursing Registered nurses evening classes. 200 for
classes.
content and test taking strategies) Intake- bimonthly non-EAC
Intake- citizens
bimonthly
Mbuvo, Tana,
This course is designed to help River, Rera,
the learner effectively assist in Lugari, Mandera
Individuals with a passion for
providing healthcare services to Kangema, Kinan-
Health Care patientcare. Marketable in Kenya, 6 months (22
14. clients/patients both at home and gop, Nyandarua, 60,000
Assistant East Africa, overseas - USA, UK, weeks)
institution of care and also maintain Ugunja, Migori,
Germany etc.
high levels of hygiene in Health care Mathari, Lamu,
facilities Mbooni, Busia,
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UPGRADING COURSES (from Certificate to Diploma qualifications)

Department Course Entry Requirements Duration Intake Campus

Month
Certificate in
Diploma in Community Health Embu, Kitui, Kisii, Eldoret, Meru,
Community Nursing (KECN). March Garissa, Muranga, Nakuru,
Health Nursing Registration by the Mombasa, Lodwar, Kisumu
2 Years
(Distance Nursing Council of
Learning) Kenya
Kitale, Kapkatet, Embu, Kitui,
2 Years post- Sep
Kabarnet
Department of graduation experience
1. Nursing Certificate in Enrolled
Nurse and Certificate
Diploma in
in Enrolled Midwifery.
Community
Registration by the
Health Nursing – 2 Years Sep Nyeri
Nursing Council of
EN/EM
Kenya.
2 Years post-
graduation experience.

Certificate in Kuria, Othaya, Lugari, Manza,

Department of Diploma in March Nakuru, Embu, Karuri, Lake
Environmental Health
2. Public Health Public Health 2 years Victoria
Sciences. 2 years
working experience Sep Karuri, Lake Victoria
Deparment Diploma in Certificate in Medical March Lake Victoria
of Medical Medical Laboratory Sciences.
3. Laboratory 2 years
Laboratory Registration by the
Sciences Sep Selected Campuses
Sciences KMLTTB

Department Diploma in Loitokitok, Eldoret, Kilifi, Embu,

Certificate in Medical March
4. of Medical Medical 2 years Nairobi, Makindu Meru, Bomet
Engineering.
Engineering Engineering Sep Nairobi
Holder of a Certificate Kapenguria, Karen, Lodwar,
in Community March Kwale, Makueni - Mbuvo
Department Diploma in Nutrition/Nutrition & Satellite, Molo, Thika, Nyandarua
of Nutrition & Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science
5. 2 years
Dietetics Dietetics & Nutrition KNEC Karen, Homa Bay, Thika,
Certificate in Nutrition Sep
Nyandarua, Makueni and
& Dietetics for TVET Lodwar
graduates
Port Reitz, Mbooni, Nairobi,
Diploma in Certificate in
Department of Nakuru, Makindu, Kangundo,
Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Plaster
Orthopaedic & March Makueni, Machakos, Thika,
6. and Trauma Technology/ Certificate 2 Years
Trauma Medicine Sigowet, Kaptumo, Bungoma,
Medicine in Orthopaedic
Kakamega
Trauma Medicine
Sep Nakuru, Makindu
Department March Nairobi
of Health Diploma in Certificate in
7. Promotion & Community Community Health 2 years
Community Health from KMTC Sep Garissa
Health

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Department Course Entry Requirements Duration Intake Campus

Month

Nairobi, Kitui, Nakuru ,Tana

River, Siaya, Mombasa,
Certificate in Muranga, Kuria, Msambweni,
Health Records Imenti, Lamu, Bondo, Rera, Teso,
March
and Information Webuye, Kaptumo, Othaya,
Technology from Molo, Kapenguria, Manza,
Diploma in KMTC OR from any Rachuonyo, Chwele, Nyamache,
Department of
Health other institution Lugari, Makueni, Mbuvo,
Health Records
Records and accredited by the Ugenya, Meru, Maua
8. & Information 2 years
Information Health Records
Technology
and Information Nairobi (E-Learning),
Management Board Kitui, Nakuru, Siaya, Mombasa,
(HRIM) and completed Murang’a,
in at least 2 years. Kuria, Msambweni, Bondo, Rera,
Registration by the Sep
Kaptumo,
HRIM Board Manza, Rachuonyo, Chwele,
Ugenya and
Nyamache

Diploma in Certificate in Mortuary

Mortuary Science from a 2 years March Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu
Department Science recognized institution
ofClinical Certificate in
9. Medicine Diploma in
Emergency Medical
Emergency March/
Technician from KMTC 2 years Nairobi, Mombasa
Medical Sep
or any other recognized
Technician
institution

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Kenya Medical
Tr aining Coll ege
Training For Better Health

For More Information Contact:

The Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Medical Training College
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