Kenya Medical Training College Academic Programmes

Kenya Medical T r aining Coll ege

Training For Better Health

Academic
Programmes
As at October 2023

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CORE STATEMENTS

Vision Mission Core Values

A model institution To produce • Accountability
in the training and competent health • Integrity
development of professionals • Responsiveness
competent health through training • Equity
professionals and research, • Team work
and provide • Professionalism
consultancy • Creativity and
services innovation

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

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PROGRAMMES
1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (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 and 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 and Diploma)
18. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)

SHORT COURSES
1. HIV Training and Counseling services (HTS)
2. Adherence Counseling
3. Echocardiography
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
5. Healthcare Entrepreneurship
6. Safe Phlebotomy
7. Infection Prevention and Control
8. First aid and basic life support
9. Point of Care Ultrasound in Midwifery
10. Regional anaesthesia and Acute pain Management
11. Upper extremity Splinting in Occupational therapy
12. Community Mental Health
13. International English Language Course

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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 any other
Nairobi recognized institution.
• Dialysis 2 years
(Part-time)

• Therapeutic Nairobi
2 years
Equipment (Part-time)

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

Diploma in Selected Physics/Physical Sciences. C- 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 and

Certificate in Selected D- in Physics/Physical Sciences. D in any one of the following:
2 years
Medical Engineering Campuses 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
Community Based
Rehabilitation
(Occupational Therapy)

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/Biological
Speech and language
Sciences C- in any one of the following: - Physics/Physical Sciences,
therapy Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home 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, D+ in any one of the following: - Physics/
Orthopaedic 3 years
Campuses Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal
Technology
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 any one of the Health Care professions
Promotion

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

• Health Promotion 3 years Selected (Minus) in English or Kiswahili “D” (Plus) in Biology or Biological
Campuses Sciences. A minimum of “D” (plain) 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

Higher Diploma in
2 years Karen Diploma in Nutrition and dietetics
Renal Nutrition

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

Certificate in 2 years Selected Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and Biology/
Nutrition and Dietetics Campuses Biological Sciences, D in Chemistry/Physical Science.
D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture,
Mathematics, Physics, General Science.

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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 Karuri 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 C- 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 D+ 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
2 years Nairobi Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent
and Imaging-
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
• Health Professions 2 years Nairobi Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic
Education knowledge in Computer is added advantage
• Health Systems
Management 2 years Nairobi
(Distance Learning)
Diploma in a Management related field e.g. Business
• Health Administration or any other
Administration 2 years Nairobi
(Distance Learning) Diploma in a Health-related field, or its equivalent, from a
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5. FACULTY OF ARMACEUTICAL 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 2 years Kisii
Nurse Anaesthesia
• Critical Care Nursing 2 years Nairobi, Thika, Kilifi, Machakos.

• Pediatric Nursing 2 years Kisumu • Diploma in Nursing or

in Community Health
• Psychiatric Nursing 2 years Mathare Nursing(KRN/KRCHN),
Diploma in Nursing
• Ophthalmic Nursing 2 years Nairobi
(KRN/KRM)
• Nephrology Nursing 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru
• Palliative Care 2 years Nairobi • Registered by the
Nursing Council of
Nursing
Kenya (NCK) and
• Pe-rioperative 2 years Nairobi, Mombasa a holder of a valid
Nursing practising licence
• Family Health 2 years Nairobi, Gatundu, Thika, Nyeri,
Nursing (Distance Nakuru • 1 year post NCK
learning) licensing experience
Diploma in
• Community Health 3 years
Nursing
• Kenya Registered 3 years
Nursing and Mid- Selected
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological
wifery Campuses
Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/
• Registered Nursing 3 years Physical Science or Mathematics
Mental Health &
Psychiatry
Mean grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/
• Health Counseling 3 years Selected Biological Sciences. C in anyone of the following: Religious
Campuses 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/Biological

Community Health 2 years Selected Sciences. D+ in any one of the following: - Physics/Physical
Nursing Campuses 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
• Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret
• Nephrology 2 years Nairobi
• Speech and Language Pathology 2 years Nairobi
• Family Health 2 years Nairobi, Nakuru,
Eldoret, Kisumu,
Kakamega, Embu,
Nyeri, Mombasa,
Machakos
• Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery 2 years Nairobi
• Ophthalmology, Advanced Refraction and Low Vision 2 years Nairobi
• Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery 2 years Nairobi
• Reproductive Health 2 years Nairobi
Diploma in clinical
• Pediatrics and Child Health 2 years Nairobi & Kisumu
medicine; Valid
• Mental Health and Psychiatry 2 years Mathari
practicing license;
• Chest Medicine 2 years Nairobi
and 2 year working
• Dermatology and Venereology 2 years Nairobi
experience
• 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
2 years Mathari
(Distance Learning) OR any other recognized institution
Diploma in Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/
Clinical Medicine and Surgery 3 years Selected Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences C- in any
Campuses one of the 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)

Certificate in
Emergency Medical Technician 1 year 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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SHORT COURSES
Training College Academic Programmes

Course Description Target Group Campus Duration Fees

(KES)
Prepares participants to provide Lake Victoria,
comprehensive HIV Testing Services Health workers Nairobi,
HIV Training (HTS), strengthen linkage to care and Anyone interested in working in Kisumu,
and Counseling treatment and other post-test services, HIV/AIDS programs (minimum 3 weeks 24,000
Machakos,
services (HTS) define target populations who may Certificate) Homa Bay,
particularly benefit from HIV testing Nakuru
services (accredited by NASCOP)
Nairobi 1 Week
Equips participants with knowledge & Certificate in HTS, health or Lake Victoria full time +
Adherence skills to motivate persons living with social sciences, counseling Homa Bay 1-month 16,000
Counseling HIV/AIDS to maintain their treatment community health & Machakos practicum/
and adhere to guidelines provided development. Nakuru mentorship
Participants acquire skills and 6 months
Radiographers, Clinical officers
competences in the generation and (blended,
Echocardiography and nurses with minimum Nairobi 150,000
interpretation of the images of the heart online &
diploma.
and blood vessels using ultrasound physical)
The course provides participants Project Managers, Project
with requisite knowledge to design Officers, Project Assistants,
and implement healthcare projects to health information officers, 4 weeks
Siaya,
Monitoring & meet the populations’ health needs, practitioners involved in (blended-
Nairobi, 35,500
evaluation and promote evidence-based decision designing, supervising, online &
Murang’a
making. Graduates work with local & coordinating or monitoring physical)
international NGOs, public & private interventions (minimum
sector projects Diploma)

Empowers participants become

Healthcare Healthcare workers and those Nairobi 2 weeks
healthcare entrepreneurs or to manage 25,000
Entrepreneurship in healthcare business Nakuru online
their healthcare businesses profitably

Participants gain knowledge and skills Nairobi, Port

Minimum D+ (plus) in KCSE
to perform safe phlebotomy, provide Reitz, Kitui,
and working in a health facility
Safe Phlebotomy quality specimens for laboratory tests, Meru, Nyeri, 5 days 20,000
with interest in drawing blood
handle phlebotomy equipment and Nakuru, Lake
techniques.
avoid occupational exposure. Victoria, Kisii

Infection Equips participants with knowledge & Anyone working in hospital Makindu,
Prevention and skills to prevent and control infections environment, homecare & Kitui, Nairobi, 5 days 7,000
Control in different healthcare set ups caregivers in general Nyeri, Isiolo

Drivers, hoteliers, Police Eldoret

officers, security guards, Makindu
First aid and basic Empowers participants to prevent and 2 weeks
Security firms, County Thika 10,000
life support manage life threatening emergencies. (Part-time)
emergency / Disaster teams, Machakos
teachers/carers etc Msambweni

Point of Care Prepares the midwife to make bedside Practicing Midwives registered 6 months (full
Ultrasound in diagnoses that are important in by the Nursing Council of Nairobi 120,000
time)
Midwifery obstetrics using ultrasound scanning Kenya

This course prepares participants to

Regional perform regional blocks, manage acute
anaesthesia pain and improve perioperative care. HND in Anaesthesia (Clinical 6 months (full
Nairobi 80,000
and Acute pain They will be able to prepare and utilize Medicine or Nursing) time)
Management nerve block equipment such as point
of care ultrasound.
The course equips participants with 2 weeks
Upper extremity current knowledge and skills to Practicing Occupational Blended (1
Splinting in more efficiently manage injuries and therapists (minimum qualification Nairobi week online, 25,500
Occupational conditions of the upper extremity Diploma) 1 week on
therapy through splinting campus).
12 weeks
Prepares participants to promote Community based workers, Distance
mental health in the community, Community Health Volunteers/ learning,
Mathari
Community provide mental health ‘first aid’, assistants, religious leaders & with on-
Port Reitz 25,500
Mental Health recognize and refer clients, and other community gatekeepers; campus
Muranga
support recovery & integration of academic- KCPE/ability to read module
clients with mental health disorders. and write. introductory
sessions
Prepares participants for IELTS
International (International English Language Healthcare workers and anyone 6 weeks
English Testing System) and OET interested in sitting for the Coordinated (online, 10,000
Language (Occupational English Language Test) International English Language from Nairobi evening
Course in preparation for study/migration Tests (IELTS & OET) classes)
abroad

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UPGRADING COURSES (from Certificate to Diploma qualifications)

Department Course Entry Requirements Duration Intake Campus

Month

Certificate in Community
Diploma in
Health Nursing (KECN),
Community September Nairobi (Full
Registration by the Nursing 1 1/2 years
Health Nursing /March Time)
Council of Kenya 2 Years
post-graduation experience

Kisii, Meru,
Garissa,
Certificate in Community Murang’a
Diploma in March Nakuru,
Health Nursing (KECN).
Community Kisumu,
Department of Registration by the
Health Nursing Mombasa
1. Nursing Nursing Council of Kenya 2 Years
(Distance and Lodwar
2 Years post-graduation
Learning)
experience
Kitale,
September Kapkatet,
Embu,
Kitui
Certificate in Enrolled Nurse
Diploma in
and Certificate in Enrolled
Community
Midwifery. Registration by the
Health Nursing 2 Years September Nyeri
Nursing Council of Kenya.
– EN/EM
2 Years post-graduation
experience.
Certificate in Environmental
Department of Diploma in
Health Sciences. Two years Karuri, Lake
2. Public Health Public Health 2 years September
working experience Victoria

Deparment Diploma in
Certificate in Medical
of Medical Medical Selected
3. Laboratory Sciences. 2 years September
Laboratory Laboratory Campuses
Registration by the KMLTTB
Sciences Sciences

Eldoret and
Department Diploma in March
Certificate in Medical Kilifi
4. of Medical Medical 2 years
Engineering.
Engineering Engineering September
Nairobi

Holder of a Certificate March Karen

in Community Nutrition/
Department Diploma in September Karen, Homa
Nutrition & Dietetics/Food
of Nutrition & Nutrition & Bay, Thika,
5. Science & Nutrition KNEC 2 years
Dietetics Dietetics Nyandarua,
Certificate in Nutrition &
Dietetics for TVET graduates Makueni and
Lodwar

Department of Diploma in Certificate in Orthopaedics March Nairobi

Orthopaedic Orthopaedics Plaster Technology/ Makindu
6. & Trauma and Trauma Certificate in Orthopaedic 2 Years
Medicine Medicine Trauma Medicine Nakuru
September
Makindu

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Department Course Entry Requirements Duration Intake Campus

Month

Nairobi
(E-learning),
Kitui,
March Murang’a,
Siaya,
Msambweni,
Nakuru
Bondo

Department Diploma in Nairobi

of Health Health (E-Learning),
Certificate in Health Records Kitui, Nakuru,
Records & Records and
7. and Information 2 years Siaya,
Information Information
Technology Mombasa,
Murang’a,
Kuria,
September
Msambweni,
Bondo, Rera,
Kaptumo,
Manza,
Rachuonyo,
Chwele,
Ugenya and
Nyamache

Nairobi
Department March
of Health
Diploma in
Promotion & Certificate in Community
8. Community 4 Months
Community Health from KMTC
Health
Health
September Garissa

Diploma in
Certificate in Mortuary
Mortuary 2 years March Nairobi
Science
Department Science
of Clinical
9.
Medicine
Diploma in
Emergency Certificate in Emergency March/
2 years Nairobi
Medical Medical Technician September
Technician

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Kenya Medical
Tr aining Coll ege
Training For Better Health

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| Email: info@kmtc.ac.ke. | Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke.

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