Here is all you need to know about KMTC Certificate Courses Qualifications including the minimum certificate in nursing requirements
So, what are the KMTC certificate courses qualifications?
Well, to join KMTC for any Certificate course, you need at least a minimum grade of C- (KCSE).
In addition, you must have met the set qualifications in the involved cluster subjects in your KCSE.
These vary from one certificate course to the other.
And for clarity purposes, we will look at the specific KMTC certificate courses qualifications per course together with the cluster subjects requirements.
Here we go:
KMTC Certificate Courses Qualifications including certificate in nursing requirements and the cluster subjects
Certificate in Health Records/Information Technology (for In Service)
Mean Grade: D+
Cluster subjects:
D+ in English/Kiswahili and a D- in Mathematics
Certificate in Community Health Nursing (certificate in nursing in Kenya)
Mean Grade: C-
Cluster subjects:
- C- in English/Kiswahili
- C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
- D+ in one of: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Mean Grade: D+
Cluster subjects:
- D+ in English /Kiswahili
- D+ in Biology /Biological Sciences
- D plain in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
- D plain in one of: Home Science/Physics/Agriculture/Mathematics/General Science.
Certificate in Medical Engineering
Mean Grade: C-
Cluster subjects:
- C- In English/Kiswahili
- D plain in Mathematics
- D plain in Physics/Physical Sciences/Chemistry
- D plain in one of: – Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences/Electricity/ Metal Work/ Technical Drawing.
Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Formerly Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology)
Mean Grade: C-
Cluster subjects:
- C- In English/Kiswahili
- D+ (plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
- D+ (plus) in one of: Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Chemistry, Metal work, Woodwork, Technical Drawing or Agriculture
Certificate in Environmental-Health Sciences (-Public Health Technician) Course
Mean Grade: C-
Cluster subjects:
- C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili
- D+(plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
- D plain in Mathematics
- D plain in one of: Home Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electricity, Agriculture, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, and Wood Work
Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD)
(For Deaf students only)
Mean Grade: D+
Cluster subjects:
- D+ (plus)in English/Kenya Sign Language
- D in Biology
- D in one of: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science/ Agriculture.
Certificate in Community Health Assistants
Mean Grade: C-
Cluster subjects:
- D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili
- D+ (plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
- D (Plain) in one of: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, or Chemistry
Other KMTC courses offered and qualifications
Away from the KMTC certificate courses qualifications, here are the diplomas and other KMTC courses plus their qualifications.
More KMTC courses and their qualifications
More KMTC courses and their qualifications
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More KMTC courses and their qualifications and upcoming intakes
and lastly..
Certificate in Nursing Requirements
Certificate in community nursing requires a C- mean grade while the cluster subjects’ requirements are as follows:
- English/Kiswahili – C-
- Biology/Biological Sciences- C-
- Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics- D+
Note that you can only use this course to apply for a Diploma in community nursing.
There is no certificate for registered nursing.
KMTC short courses
KMTC also offers dozens of short courses for those working and need a quick skills upgrade.
- HIV Training & Counseling Services (HTS)
- Echocardiography
- Adherence Counseling
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Safe Phlebotomy
- Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Infection Prevention
- First Aid & Basic Life Support
- Community Health & Development
- Sign Language for Health workers
- Medical Engineering (-Basic electronics)
- Medical Engineering (-Basic electrical wiring)
- Medical Engineering (-Refrigeration, air conditioning & cold room)
- Medical Engineering (-Wielding and fabrication)
- Medical Engineering (-Plumbing)
- Food Hygiene & Inspection
- Counseling skills for Health-care Professionals
- Computer packages (basic)
How to apply for KMTC admission
KMTC typically announces its intakes through the media- newspapers, TV, radio, and online.
You’re supposed to apply ONLINE from the students’ application portal on the KMTC website www.kmtc.ac.ke immediately they advertise.
Remember to follow the guidelines listed on the KMTC applications website to the latter.
Also, apply before the expiry of the application timelines as stated on the KMTC intake advertisement to be successful.
What to know when applying
You can apply for either regular or parallel study.
The regular category is advantageous since the fee is subsidized besides having accommodation (optional).
You cannot, however, choose the KMTC campus to attend under the regular programme.
On the other hand, you can select your favorite KMTC campus from the 65 KMTC campuses under the parallel category.
But the fee is not subsidized.
And, of course, this mode doesn’t provide the accommodation option.
Wrapping it up
Those are the minimum KMTC certificate courses qualifications for each course plus the cluster subject grades.
Note that for a diploma, you must have scored at least a mean grade of C plain in your KCSE in addition to specific grades in the cluster subjects.
Finally, upgrading courses needs you to have a relevant certificate in the respective field while Higher Diplomas require at least a Diploma qualification.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on the media to know the next KMTC intake- usually the intakes are in March and September every year.
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I would like to join kmtc but I have a C-.can I take a diploma course
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
Ihava achild did her certificate and she wants to join kmtc ,her grade c-
Ok. The qualifications for the various courses are as indicated in the article.
I have a child with D plain in Biology and with a mean grade of Cminus can she do certificate in orthopaedic course?
Check if they are qualified from kmtc website. Otherwise, full qualifications for KMTC certificate courses are exactly as indicated in the article.
How much amount should i pay for nursing certificate
Check the website
for only two subject that Desqualify (Mathematics and Chemistry mean grade of D plain both subject)
Hello i got Kis D,Eng D,Maths D-,biology D-..
Can i apply for certificate in nutrition and dietetics?
The requirements for cert in nutrition and dietetics are as outlined in the article
Interested
I m interested in certificate in nursing requirements and even though I meet the entry requirement of c-some cluster subjects like maths and chem don’t reach the required grade.can I still qualify for the same?
Contact KMTC direct
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Thank you
Interested in certificate in nursing
Great. Go ahead and apply
I am requesting to do certificate in nursing and i have qualified for it
Just apply to KMTC via KMTC application portal
I wish to request for notification when the intakes start.
Alright.We will be posting the details here.
need notification for intake 2021
Keep checking the KMTC website
eager to be among those who serve kenyans ,through health sector
All the best
Please help me I met all the requirements to do a certificate course in community health nursing, while I was trying to apply I was not given that course please help
Igot c-and iwant to do acertificate courses in kmtc pleas asist me which course ican fit
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
I need an assistance in course selection
Hi Stacy.How can we assist?
My name is Pascal katuma from msa working at the moment but I need to join kmtc as I had cplain bt math and chemistry D plain can i join kmtc
Please help I wanted to do community health nursing and I did not reach the minimum grade in maths chemistry and biology
The qualifications are as indicated in the article. Check KMTC website for more.
I wish to join KMTC I request for notifications when the intake starts
Ok.We shall update
Am Beatrice somba I had amean grade of c minus…Bio D+,Eng+,Kisw C+,maths and chem D- and Business C.can I pursue orthopaedic trauma medicine at certificate level please help me
Kindly contact KMTC directly for relevant advise
I am interested in certificate in nursing, I met the entry requirements grade of c- with other cluster subjects I qualify also, though only biology I did not attend required qualification, will I still qualify to apply?
I dont think so but you can call KMTC for confirmation
Not sure about that
how can I get the admission because am done with application for March intake, or when is the admission ready!????
You will be contacted
I would like to join nursing in certificate level
Application ongoing. Hurry. Check KMTC portal
Im Ayub w Namunyu i meet the qualification to study certificate in medical engeneering with kisw c- Eng c- bio D chem D math d- history B+ and creB- can i qualify to study the course
The qualifications are as indicated in the article. Check KMTC website for more.
am qualified
Go ahead and apply
Hello is the whole March for admission or there are specific date
Calling letters being processed. You should apply immediately
I applied for March intake up to now have not got calling letter
They are currently selecting
Wish course can I do may be igot Dplain in KCSE
do a technical course
Pls I had maths B3 English D7 pls which of the certificate can I go for
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
I have a mean grade of C+ and I would like to pursue a diploma in nursing but I got biology D+, maths & chemistry C-,English C, Kiswahili & business B-,CRE B+, History B. Is it possible??
The qualifications are as indicated in the article. Check KMTC website for more.
Hello I have the minimum grade required to do medical engineering but my chemistry grade is D- will I qualify for it other subjects have attained the required grade
We doubt. But you can confirm from KMTC
am interested with certificate in community health nursing though I have scored mean grade of C minus I have not meet reguirements of some cluster subject …..will I still get admission?????
I manage to score C- and my cluster subjects maths B plain chem B plain and physics C+ can I manage to do a course on public health
Check the mean grade requirements again
Please all members of kmtc I applied for March intake in 7/1/20 and yet now I haven’t received an admission letter . Please help me . For now I have registered again for September 2020 intake , kindly kindly help me
Be patient. You’ll be called
I attained the requirements for certificate in nursing bt I got d in biology can I still manage to persue the course
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
I have managed to get mean grade of c plain with c plain in english and c plus in kiswahili ,D plain in chem and maths and D- in physics i haven’t done biology which possible course can I par sue in kmtc
Check KMTC website
I want to do radio graphing and imaging but I think I won’t make it because of my grade in biology plz help
Oops
I want to do radio graphing and imaging but I think I won’t make it because of my grade in biology plz help
Oops
My son scored D.He’s interested in cert.in nutrition and diabetics.He scored D+ in English,Din kiswahili and D in Chemistry.Is there a hope of admission?
We doubt
I am interested in applying for a diploma course in physiotherapy.I met the required entries in the cluster subjects except for biology which I scored a D.Can I apply for the course?
Contact KMTC for final decision
Interests in certificate in community health nursing I would like to be notified for sep admission, I’ve tried three times with no success yet I meet the requirements what the secret?
Noted
I wish to apply for the March intake.Does it still going on
Selection ongoing
I would to start certificate in nursing with grade of C plain but D plain in both chemistry and biology,maths C-.would I please qualify.
Check with KMTC
I would to start certificate in nursing with grade of C plain but D plain in both chemistry and biology,maths C-.would I please qualify.
The qualifications are as listed in the article
I have qualified a course in certificate in medical records is the portal open to apply for September intake
I scored a D plain and I need to do certificate in medical engineering,I had English C plain,Biology D,Mathematics D plain,am I able to admitted in KMTC to do certificate in medical engineering or can I do bridging of the course??
Contact KMTC
I am interested to start certificate in nursing but I not meet sciences requirement which I D in both chemistry and biology.mean is C,maths C- but languages C- and above.please will be allowed.intake of september.
contact KMTC
Is September intake for community health nursing open I would like to apply
keep checking the media for the advertisement
I got a D+ in kcse and joined RVIST to persue procurement and am interested in certificate in nursing as an additional course can I persue
The qualifications for nursing are as indicated in the article
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Is the kmtc intake still ongoing?
Yes September
admin what if I want to take a diploma in medical lab science and I have credit in science laboratory and technology would I be allowed?
i want to apply for public health certificate course i scored a c- in my kcse , of a d plain in biology , d minus in a mathematics and chemistry,c- in english so am i qualified for that course
Contact KMTC for full qualifications guidance.
i want to apply for public health certificate course i scored a c- in my kcse , of a d plain in biology , d minus in a mathematics and chemistry,c- in english so am i qualified for that course
Check with KMTC
Can i pursue health records with a D plain in both bio and chem,,math c-,, eng C kisw C-….mean grade of C plain
Contact KMTC for guidance
i would like to do a certicate course in kmtc i scored a c- advice which course should i do because i had a D in maths and C in biology and C- in languages
Can I pursue health records with a mean grade ofc-and D plain in biology,B-in kiswahili,andC-in mathematics
The minimum requirements are as stated in the article
i got c- in my kcse and scored d+in biology b-in chemistry bt i got d plain in both english and kiswahili and d- in maths will i qualified to study certificate in nursing? please my humble request.
i got D+ as my grade and sibject as follows D plain in both chem and Bio, Math Dplain C- in both English and Kiswahili which course of certificate can i do pliz help me
Kindly contact KMTC for more advise
When will you do the next intake? I need to apply for a certificate in Community Health Nursing which will as from March 2021. kindly confirm to me the application date.
Kindly contact KMTC directly
Hae I got a mean grade ofD+in Kcse and I would like to pursue certificate in nursing
The qualifications for nursing are as explained in the article
I want to do certificate in orthopaedic plaster technology,I had a d plus in biology,d plain in maths and in chemistry,c plain and a b minus in agriculture.
Will i qualify to do this course and in which kmtc.
I want to pursue certificate in nursing at kmtc Nairobi what should I do
Contact them for more information
Iam interested in certificate in community health nursing is there any September intake
Contact KMTC for information about the next intake
I got a D+ in my kcse exams then I did course known as nurse aide both certificate and diploma and i would like to go for higher education kindly help which am i be able to continue in kmtc
The qualifications are as set out above
Sorry which course am i suppose to do or am qualified to do in kmtc kindly help me
The qualifications are as set out above
Please help me l want to secure a course in certificate in community health nursing, I met the requirements but I never got the course of my choice what could be the reason? Kindly help me
Contact KMTC
My daughter Joy Gathii has passion for Nursing Course but she had a D plain. Is there a way she can climb the ladder to get there?
Admin thanks for your responses.
Well, the qualifications are as explained in the article
Am interested in health records and information technology.l had a mean grade of c- . English d+, kiswahili c,maths d, biology d+, chemistry d, geography c-,are+ and business b.am I qualified
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
I am Joy Gathii and have passion for Nursing Course but I had a D plain. Is there a way I can climb the ladder to get there?
Admin thanks for your prompt and good responses.
The qualifications are as explained in the article.
hi admin, is there a part-time schedule for evening classes or weekend classes for mature (older) students seeking to do Pharmacy? I am interested under parallel program but cannot make the regular program
Contact KMTC for more information
I’m interested to take a certificate in nursing I had a mean grade C-how will get help to apply
The requirements for certificate course in nursing are as indicated in the article. Contact KMTC for more information
Hello my name is Diana I scored c- and would like to take medical engineering certificate course
The requirements for medical engineering certificate course are as indicated in the article. Contact KMTC for more information
Hey am Brian i scored c- and I would like to take medical engineering but I got D+ in English can i take the caurse at certificate level
The qualifications for medical engineering are as indicated in the article
Hi I am Monica, I wish to know whether I can apply for 2021 September intake and when are the closing dates
Keep checking the KMTC website and media for the announcement.
Is application ongoing for march intake 2021..I had C plain,i want to pursue certificate in orthopedic trauma..please need your assistance
Is march intake ongoing for 2021
Visit kmtc website to confirm or send them a message
I scored a mean grade of C plain with D- in maths,,D plain in chemistry,, English and kiswahili B- and Biology C plain,,can I qualify for a certificate in community health nurse
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article
Can I apply KMTC courses by now?
Contact them for details on when to apply
HELLO IS LAB SCIENCE A KMTC COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE QUOLIFICATIONS
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
Am astudent who did her KCSE and obtained to ,agrade of DPlus and am qualify to do certificate in health records am eagerly waiting to join one of this insitution kakamega ,kisumu,ama sigowet and also kiambala, here are my cluster subjects,English ,C,minus,and maths,D,minus
I attain a mean Grade of D+ Kiswahili I got C Eng D+ Biology D+ Chem C- Maths D- Physics D- Can I persua Certificate In Community heath nursing or Health records and information
Kindly note that the minimum qualifications are as stated in the article. Check with KMTC if you have more questions.
I did kcse in the year 2019 and scored a total grade of C plain with C plain in english B-kisw D plain in both maths&chemistry Biology C plain Geography Bplain and Agriculture C+.Can i persue certificate in community health nursing.Please help
The qualifications are as indicated in the article. Check KMTC website for more.
I am interested in joining your institute what if I didn’t meet the very C- required ,cluster subjects am in for them
The qualifications are as indicated in the article. Check KMTC website for more.
can I get chance in doing diploma in nursing having got a mean grade of C, C in Biology , C Minus in mathematics, C+ IN English .Incase there is a chance may you notify me please
Yes if you have met the qualifications we have indicated in the article
hi am milchris achieng a form four leaver l would like to know if i can do a course in community health work
Yes if you have met the qualifications we have indicated in the article
Am everlyn I would like to join to take nursing i have met all the qualification bt bio and chemvi got D plain can I pursue the above course
The qualifications must be met fully
I wish to join kmtc am more interested
Nice
Will I get admission under certificate in medical engineering
The minimum qualifications for medical engineering are as indicated in the article
I had finished my secondary level education in this year April 2021,I scored as follows,, EnglishC-, Kiswahili C+, Biology D, chemistry C-, physics D-, mathematics E, geography B and agriculture A-,will pursue any of nursing courses
The minimum qualification for nursing are as indicated in the article
Can I take healthy records and information technology to a professional level
Mostly upto diploma level
Can I join certificate and health community nursing
Yes if you have met the qualifications.
How long does it take to be informed after I have completed my application process?
Keep checking your email. No definate time
I got a mean grade of D in KCSE D+ in English, Kiswahili and Agriculture but D- in biology can i do certificate in health records and information technology in kmtc
The qualifications for the course are as listed in the article
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D+ ,math e grade
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I would like to join healthy record certificate course with a mean grade of D+ c+ in biology c- in kiswahili and D in mathematics
I want to apply to kmtc for now am I too late
Apply and wait
I am qualified for a certificate course in community health nursing but during application the course is not there what can be the problem.
Hello, kindly I would like to be informed if I will qualify to pursue nursing in certificate,I got c- with c+ biology c in English and D- in mathematics
i got D+ in my kcse and i want to do i course in kmtc please help me
Qualifications are as given above
i applied for diploma in community health nursing for march intake but i didn’t got my placement please how can I do
Contact KMTC
I have met all the requirements for certificate in nursing …..can I apply
Yeah
I got the expected mean grade of C-in my KCSE examination and also the cluster subjects i have the expected grades.
After you register for KMTC to do a certificate in community health nursing,how will you know the KMTC campus you’ve been admitted??please answer me
Wait for them to communicate to you
I have a mean grade of c-and c stand in biology can I qualify to do health record and information technology?
Qualifications are as indicated in the article
I have the required qualification required for certificate in nursing can I apply.
Yes of course
I have amean grade of c+
English c+,biology c+,maths c+ can you you help with assistance of choosing the right course
Please sir I meet the requirement for taking certificate in orthopaedics trauma medicine. As my cluster subjects are as follows. A meangrade of C-,C- in kisw,D+ Bio,and B (plain) in agri can I apply and when
I would like to take certificate in community health nursing but I never did biology. Can I
Kindly assist me,I have applied for kmtc but I have not got admission letter what could be the problem
Hello I’m interested in certificate in nursing but I got a mean grade of D plain. can I apply for the course??
I have read all about the courses you are offering and I and I appreciate.
You offer the best courses
Hae i attained a mean grade of c minus with c plan in English ,c minus in kiswahili, c minus in biology ,D plan in chemistry ,c plain in agriculture ,c plain in history and E in mathematics can i qulify for aurthepaudic trauma (0796510345)
am community health assistant at diploma level how can I shift to community health nursing considering that I have done this course
I got a mean grade of C, with a D-in mathematics and a D in chemistry. I’m interested in doing nursing…can I begin with a diploma or must I start with certificate??
I applied for certificate in community health nursing Sept intake last year but I didn’t get and am qualified will I be given a chance on march intake or what?????? Assist please
Can I join kmtc with D plain certificate in nursing please assist
Can I persue a certificate in nursing with amean grade of cminus scoring dplus in English and cplus in chemistry and biology.