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Full details on Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC; Fees, Campuses, Courses, application requirements and procedure plus a list of all required documents

Full details on Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC; Fees, Campuses, Courses, application requirements and procedure plus a list of all required documents

KMTC Courses 2021/2022- Are you looking for information on KMTC courses? The Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, offers training in a wide range of medical and health fields. There are a number of programmes on offer for both Fresh KCSE graduates and those already in practice.

Each programme has its own set minimum requirements and study duration (as outlined below). In this feature, a detailed guide on all the courses’ requirements, how to make your application and fees has been provided; as stipulated by KMTC.

KMTC has about 68 Campuses across the Country. Intakes usually occur in March and September; every year.

HOW TO APPLY FOR KMTC 2021/2022 COURSES ONLINE

All applications are made ONLINE with an application fee of Ksh. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke).

Should you require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 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.

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KMTC COURSE DURATION

Courses offered at KMTC usually take two to three years;

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DETAILED GUIDE TO COURSES ON OFFER AT KMTC 2021/2022

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

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3. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

4. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

5. Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

6. Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

7. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

8. Diploma in Registered Nursing (KRN)

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

9. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

10. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

11. Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

13. Diploma in Optometry

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

14. Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

15. Diploma in Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

16. Diploma in Physiotherapy

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

17. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

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

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

19. Diploma in Dental Technology

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

20. Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

21. Diploma in Health Promotion

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

22. Diploma in Medical Social Work

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Intake: March and September

25. Certificate in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

26. Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

27. Certificate in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Minimum Requirements

Intake: March and September

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

**(This course is for Deaf students only)

Minimum Requirements

31. Certificate in Community Health Assistants

Minimum Requirements

UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1 Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

2 Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALH SCIENCES

3. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Minimum Requirements

DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

4. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

5. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS

6. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

7. Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

8. Diploma in Health Records and Information

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

9. Certificate in CommunityHealth Extension Work (Short Course)

Minimum Requirements

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POST-BASIC COURSE

1. Higher Diploma in:

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

2. Higher Diploma in:

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

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

4. Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

6. Higher Diploma in Medical Education

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

7. Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences:

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY

8. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:-

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

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

Minimum Requirements

10. Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ULTRASOUND)

Minimum Requirements

11. Higher Diploma in Radiography – Therapy

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

12. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

13. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering (Dialysis)

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

14. Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Minimum Requirements

15. Higher Diploma in Neurorehabilitation

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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

Minimum Requirements

DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY

17. Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)

Minimum Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

18. Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses)

Minimum Requirements

SHORT COURSES

The following short courses are on offer in various campuses. Short courses are offered to individuals, corporates or tailor-made for organizations. Enroll today to meet your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements and remain relevant in your profession.

Application shall be made online by logging in to the KMTC portal – available at www.kmtc.ac.ke and choose the option short courses and follow the steps as prompted by the system.

Admissions

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

How to Apply

Applications: 

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

Procedure:

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

Please Note

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

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

Entry Requirements

To join KMTC to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE).
 For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects. Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered:
S/NO
Level of training
Entry Requirement
Duration of training
1
Certificate
A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement.
2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½  years
2
Diploma
KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.
3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years
3
Upgrading
Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience.
 2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months
4
Higher Diploma
Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience.
1 year
5
Short Courses
Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made.
2 weeks – 3 Months

 

Payment Options

Fees

There are two fee categories namely:

  1. Regular
  2. Foreign (as detailed in the current fees structure)
  • Fees structure is subject to changes from time to time
  • Students are advised to pay fees on annual basis to avoid interruption of training
  • Upon dismissal, fees are not refundable.

NB: Students are advised to make financial arrangements to cover expenses related to Practical attachment; Research etc. details are available from respective faculties upon reporting.

Stationery

  • All stationery is the responsibility of the student.
  • Students are encouraged to buy their own textbooks, and specific course book lists are usually provided as an admission package to assist in purchasing books.

Medical Equipment

All special medical equipment in each course i.e. Stethoscopes etc are the responsibility of the student.

Payment Options

  • Account number: 01003086514000
  • Account Name: Central Collection Account
  • Bank: National Bank of Kenya
  • Branch: Hospital Branch

KMTC FEES STRUCTURES

The following outlines the fee amounts for the various programmes:

IN-SERVICE FEES PER YEAR

  • 1. Registration Fee 2,000.00
  • 2. Activity Fee 7,000.00
  • 3. Examination Fee 10,000.00
  • 4. Library and ICT services 3,000.00
  • 5. Tuition Fee 70,000.00
  • 6. Research and Development Fee 10,000.00
  • 7. Transport Levy 9,000.00
  • 8. Maintenance Levy 9,000.00
  • 9. Student Identity Card 700.00
    TOTAL KSHS. 120,700.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Charges for meals and accommodation shall be payable directly at the respective college at applicable rates. The respective college bank account details shall be provided upon admission for this purpose.

Notes:

  • a. The fee structure is currently under review any changes that may be approved will be communicated to you.
  • b. Should a student be discontinued on Academic grounds and/or any other reasons, he/she will be expected to pay full fees accordingly on resumption of training.
  • c. Upon dismissal or abscondment fees is not refundable.
  • d. Students are advised to make own arrangements to cover personal expenses incurred during Practical Attachment, Research etc, details of which are available from respective faculties.
  • e. Students are encouraged to pay applicable year’s fees in full at the beginning of the academic year but may pay in installments (1st Installment Kshs.63,200.00 payable on/or before registration and Kshs.57,500 on/or before commencement of 2nd semester.
  • f. All students to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Typhoid before reporting to the college and produce a valid vaccination certificate from a recognized health facility during admission.
  • g. All students to have an NHIF Cover a Copy of the NHIF Card to be produced on admission to the college.
 It is required that payment for tuition fees and other charges (1 to 9 above) be made to ACCOUNT NO.: 01003086514000 ACCOUNT NAME:CENTRAL COLLECTION AT NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA, HOSPITAL BRANCH, NAIROBI. Deposits can be made at any branch countrywide. Direct cash payments to the college will not be accepted.

REGULAR STUDENTS FEES PER YEAR

SELF SPONSORED STUDENTS FEES PER YEAR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Charges for meals and accommodation shall be payable directly at the respective college at applicable rates. The respective college bank account details shall be provided upon admission for this purpose.

Notes:

  • a. The fee structure is currently under review any changes that may be approved will be communicated to you.
  • b. Should a student be discontinued on Academic grounds and/or any other reasons, he/she will be expected to pay full fees accordingly on resumption of training.
  • c. Upon dismissal or abscondment fees is not refundable.
  • d. Students are advised to make own arrangements to cover personal expenses incurred during Practical Attachment, Research etc, details of which are available from respective faculties.
  • e. Students are encouraged to pay applicable year’s fees in full at the beginning of the academic year but may pay in installments (1st Installment Kshs.63,200.00 payable on/or before registration and Kshs.57,500 on/or before commencement of 2nd semester.
  • f. All students to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Typhoid before reporting to the college and produce a valid vaccination certificate from a recognized health facility during admission.
  • g. All students to have an NHIF Cover a Copy of the NHIF Card to be produced on admission to the college.
 It is required that payment for tuition fees and other charges (1 to 9 above) be made to ACCOUNT NO.: 01003086514000 ACCOUNT NAME:CENTRAL COLLECTION AT NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA, HOSPITAL BRANCH, NAIROBI. Deposits can be made at any branch countrywide. Direct cash payments to the college will not be accepted.

KMTC CONTACTS

  • Kenya Medical Training College. Off Ngong Road
  • P.O. BOX 30195-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Email: Enquiries : info@kmtc.ac.ke
  • Admissions: admissions@kmtc.ac.ke
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