For the academic years 2023/2024- SEPTEMBER 2023 PRE-SERVICE & IN-SERVICE INTAKES and 2023/2024- MARCH 2023 IN-SERVICE INTAKE, the Kenya Medical Training College is accepting applications from qualified candidates. Our campuses are spread out across the nation.
The chosen individuals will start at the College in March 2023 and September 2023, respectively. Following the instructions provided on the KMTC website, all applications must be submitted ONLINE with an application fee of Kshs. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150. (www.kmtc.ac.ke).
Call one of the following numbers if you have any questions about the application process: 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, or 0723004516.or send an enquiry email to admissions@kmtc.ac.ke.
You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.
Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years
Diploma Courses: 3 Years
Higher Diploma Courses – between 1 year and 1 ½ years depending on the course
| DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCINCES | |||||
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3. |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading) | Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB |
2 years |
September 2023 | Lake Victoria- (Full Time) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
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4. |
Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading) |
Certificate in Medical Engineering. |
2 years |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS | |||||
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5. |
Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (Upgrading) | Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition
KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics for TVET graduates |
2 years |
September 2023 |
Karen, Homa Bay, Thika, Nyandarua, Makueni and Lodwar |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |||||
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6. |
Diploma in Health Records and Information (Upgrading) |
Certificate in Health Records and Information |
2 years |
September 2023 |
Nairobi (E-Learning), Kitui, Nakuru, Siaya, Mombasa, Murang’a, Kuria, Msambweni, Bondo, Rera, Kaptumo, Manza, Rachuonyo, Chwele, Ugenya and Nyamache |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH | |||||
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7. |
Certificate in Community Health Extension Work (Short Course) |
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 |
4 Months |
September 2023 |
Nairobi and Garissa |
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8. |
Diploma in Community Health (Upgrading) (NEW) |
Certificate in Community Health from KMTC |
2 years |
September 2023 |
Nairobi, Imenti, Kabar- net, Kangundo, Lod- war, Lugari, Mandera, Manza, Nyahururu, Nyamache, Rachuonyo & Tanariver |
| DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE | |||||
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9 |
Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine |
Certificate in Orthopaedics Plasta Technology/Certificate in Orthopaedics Trauma Medicine |
2 years |
September/ March |
Makindu and Kan- gundo |
HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES
| S/No | Course | Minimum Entry Requirements | Intake Month | Campus |
| DEPARTMENT OF NURSING | ||||
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1. |
i. Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing |
Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/ KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM)
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and a holder of a valid practising licence 1 year post graduation experience |
March 2023 |
Mosoriot |
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | ||||
| 2. Higher Diploma in Public Health: | ||||
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2. |
i. Food Science and Inspection | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | September 2023 | Nairobi |
| ii. Solid Waste Management | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | September 2023 | Nairobi | |
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iii. Occupational Health and Safety |
Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Technology, Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
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iv. Epidemiology |
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||||
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3. |
Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion |
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 |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION | ||||
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4. |
Higher Diploma in Medical Education | Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic knowledge in Computer is an added advantage |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES | ||||
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6. |
Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences: |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| i. Parasitology &
Entomology |
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| ii. Microbiology | ||||
| iii. Clinical Chemistry | ||||
| iv. Haematology | ||||
| v. Histopathology & Cytopathology | ||||
| vi. Virology | ||||
| vii. Blood Transfusion
Sciences |
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| DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:- |
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| i. Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences | Diploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution | September 2023 | Mathare | |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT | ||||
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8. |
Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning) | Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. in a health related course from a recognized institution |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING | ||||
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9. |
Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Ultrasonography) |
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
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10. |
Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Radiation Therapy) | Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Radiography/MIS |
September 2023 |
Nairobi (Full time/Part Time) |
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11. |
Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Computed Tomography) | Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution |
September 2023 |
Nairobi (Full Time/Part Time) |
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12. |
Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging
– (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) |
Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution |
September 2023 |
Nairobi (Full Time/Part Time) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING | ||||
| 13. | Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering | Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | September 2023 | Nairobi (Part-time) |
| 14. | Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering (Dialysis) | Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | September 2023 | Nairobi (Part-time) |
| DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY | ||||
| 15. | Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy | Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy | September 2023 | Nairobi (Part-time) |
| 16. | Higher Diploma in Neuro- rehabilitation | Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy | September 2023 | Nairobi |
| Higher Diploma Women Health and Pelvic Rehabilitation | Female Physiotherapists registered with Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy Regulatory Bodies and holders of Diploma in Physiotherapy or Bsc. Physiotherapy |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
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| DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ||||
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17. |
Higher Diploma in
Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning) |
Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY | ||||
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18. |
Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics) |
Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology |
September 2023 |
Nairobi (Distance Learning) |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||||
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19. |
Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care |
Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY | ||||
| 20. | Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses) | Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry | September 2023 | Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY | ||||
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21. |
Higher Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy |
Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy 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 Technology |
September 2023 |
Nairobi, Mombasa |
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Higher Diploma in Renal Pharmacy |
March 2023 |
Nairobi |
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| DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA MEDICINE | ||||
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22. |
Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine (Paediatrics) (NEW) | Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2 years post qualification working experience |
September 2023 |
Nairobi |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK | ||||
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23. |
Higher Diploma in Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) (NEW) | Diploma in Medical Social Work from KMTC or from any other recognized institution or diploma in any other health related course from Kenya Medical Training College |
September 2023 |
Karuri |
| DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS | ||||
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24. |
Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Renal Nutrition) (NEW) |
Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by KMTC
Registration by the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI) and holder of a valid practising license from KNDI 2 Years post Diploma experience |
March 2023 |
Karen |
| DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ||||
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25. |
Higher Diploma in
Occupational Therapy (Renal Rehabilitation) (NEW) |
Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution |
March 2023 |
Nairobi |
SHORT COURSES
The following quick courses are available on a number of campuses. Short courses are developed specifically for organizations or offered to individuals, corporations, or both.
Join right away to fulfill your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) obligations and stay current in your field.
Application must be submitted online using the KMTC portal, which is accessible at www.kmtc.ac.ke and choose the option short courses and follow the steps as prompted by the system.
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NO. |
Course |
Description |
Target Group |
Campus |
Duration |
Fees (KES) |
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1. |
HIV Training and Counseling services (HTS) |
The course prepares participants to provide comprehensive HIV
Testing Services (HTS), strengthen linkage to care and treatment and other post-test services, define target populations who may particularly benefit from HIV testing services (accredited by NASCOP) |
Health workers Anyone interested in working in HIV/AIDS programs (minimum Diploma) |
Lake Victoria Nairobi Kisumu Machakos Homa Bay Nakuru |
3 weeks |
24,500 |
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2. |
Adherence Counseling |
The course equips participants with knowledge & skills to motivate persons living with HIV/AIDS to maintain their treatment and adhere to guidelines provided |
Those with certificate in HTS, health or social sciences, counseling, community health & development.
(Must have done VCT counseling) |
Nairobi Lake Victoria Homa Bay Machakos Nakuru |
1 Week full time + 1-month practicum/ mentorship |
16,500 |
|
3. |
Echocardiography |
This course enables the learner to acquire skills and competences in the generation and interpretation of the images of the heart and blood vessels using ultrasound |
Radiographers with at least a Diploma in
Radiography and Imaging or its equivalent from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Academic Council |
Nairobi |
3 months (part-time) |
90,500 |
|
4. |
Monitoring & evaluation |
The course provides participants
with requisite knowledge to design and implement healthcare projects to meet the populations’ health needs, and promote evidence-based decision making. Graduates work with local & international NGOs, public & private sector projects |
Project Managers, Project Officers, Project Assistants, health information officers, practitioners involved in designing, supervising, coordinating or monitoring interventions (minimum Diploma) |
Siaya Nairobi Murang’a |
4 weeks |
35,500 full time |
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5. |
Healthcare Entrepreneurship |
This course empowers participants to become healthcare entrepreneurs or to manage their healthcare businesses profitably |
Healthcare workers and those in healthcare business |
Nairobi |
2 weeks |
25,500 |
|
6. |
Health Systems Management |
This courses prepares participants to become managers in the healthcare sector. |
Healthcare workers with a minimum qualification of Diploma (healthcare professionals, health administrators, human resource officers, procurement officers, project managers, etc) |
Nairobi |
eeks |
40,500 |
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7. |
Leadership Development Program |
This course is focused on building the leadership capacity of healthcare workers. Working in their real work teams, participants learn leading, managing, and governing practices that enable them to face challenges and achieve measurable results | Training targets teams from healthcare units. Teams learn through implementing a leadership project chosen by their health system leaders |
Nairobi |
4 workshops
of 3 days each. Mentorship & coaching between workshops |
50,500 |
|
8. |
Safe Phlebotomy |
The course gives participants knowledge and skills to perform safe phlebotomy, provide quality specimens for laboratory tests, handle phlebotomy equipment and avoid occupational exposure. | Laboratory technicians, technologists, scientists, medical officers, clinical officers, nurses, other certificate or diploma in a health related course | Nairobi Port Reitz
Lake Victoria Nyeri Kitui Machakos |
3 days |
15,500 |
|
9. |
Infection Prevention and Control (with emphasis on COVID 19) |
This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to prevent and control infections in different healthcare set ups |
Healthcare workers, hospital support staff, hospital administrations, HTC counselors, caregivers in general | Makindu Kitui Nairobi Nyeri Isiolo |
5 days |
7,500 |
|
10. |
First aid and basic life support |
This course empowers participants to prevent and manage life threatening emergencies. Training follows approved international guidelines | Drivers, hoteliers, Police officers, Security firms, County emergency / Disaster teams, teachers/ carers etc | Eldoret Makindu Thika Machakos Msambweni |
2 weeks (part-time) |
10,500 |
|
11. |
Sign Language for Health workers |
The course prepares participants to communicate in sign language,
helping the deaf access healthcare in line with Universal Health Coverage |
Health workers & those interested in working with the deaf; minimum requirement Certificate in any course |
Molo Murang’a |
6 months (3
fulltime & 3 practicum) |
60,500 |
|
12. |
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation |
This course is designed to provide participants with essential skills to perform assessment in pelvic floor dysfunctions and treatment
interventions using evidence-based practice technique. |
Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy |
Nairobi |
2 weeks |
20,500 |
|
13. |
Vestibular Rehabilitation |
This course prepares participants with knowledge and skills to manage vestibular system, dizziness and balance disturbance disorders. | Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy |
Nairobi |
One week |
10,500 |
|
14. |
Exercise Physiology and prescription. (Therapeutic) |
The training provides participants with knowledge and skills on global evidence based standardized exercise protocols after musculoskeletal injuries. |
Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy |
Nairobi |
2 weeks |
15,500 |
|
15. |
Geriatric Rehabilitation |
This course focuses on biopsychosocial aspects of aging. Integration of physical aging process, appropriate evidence-based evaluation techniques, outcome measures and design of effective treatment plan. |
Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy |
Nairobi |
2 weeks |
15,500 |
|
16. |
Nutrition in critical care |
The course prepares participants to assess nutritional needs of critically ill patients, formulate appropriate nutritional interventions and apply integrated approach to manage critically ill patients | Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, clinical officers, nutritionists, pharmacy technologists, lab technologists and
community health workers) |
Makueni Thika |
2 weeks |
25,500 |
|
17. |
NEW Point of Care Ultrasound in Midwifery |
The course prepares participants to be proficient in performing Point- of-care ultrasound (POCU) in Maternity to evaluate an obstetric emergency condition so as to make immediate patient-care decisions. |
Practicing Midwives registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya |
Nairobi |
6 months full time |
120,500 |
|
18. |
Certificate in Medical Emergency Medical Technician |
The course prepares participants to respond to medical emergencies as first line responders |
Mean Grade of C- |
Nairobi |
1 year |
80,700 |
N/B: Successful Candidates will be sent to train in any of our 72 Campuses where the courses are offered.
