Last updated on January 18th, 2024 at 07:51 am
In this KMTC courses guide, we shall be looking at the exact KMTC diploma in community health nursing requirements…we are assuming that your dream is to take this course and go on to build a successful career in nursing in Kenya (and possibly outside of Kenya).
We shall dive right in:
KMTC diploma in community health nursing requirements [Full requirements to do a diploma in community health nursing in KMTC]
To join KMTC for a diploma in community health nursing, you’ll need to have the following minimum qualifications:
KMTC requirements for diploma in community health nursing
KCSE Aggregate Grade: C(Plain – C standing).
Additionally, there are these specific qualifications you must have in the required cluster subjects:
Languages (English or Kiswahili)- KCSE C (Plain – C standing) grade
Biology/ Biological Sciences(Biology is a must have for nursing courses)- KCSE C (Plain – C standing) grade
Others(There are some three subjects you need to have KCSE C [Plain – C standing] grade too) in any one of them. These are:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Alternative qualifications for the KMTC diploma in community health nursing
Another way you can successfully get into the programme is by having a certificate in community health nursing (from KMTC) + 2 years post-graduation experience so you can pursue that route too.
Below is a summary of the full requirements for the diploma if you already have a certificate in community health nursing(KECN):
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Upgrading of Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse to Diploma (Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse) Programme requirements
- Certificate course in Community Health Nursing(KECN)
- Registration by NCK(Nursing Council of Kenya)
- 2 years attachment/practicing experience.
What are your options if you do not have the minimum KMTC diploma in community health nursing qualifications?
Well, as I have hinted above, you can choose to first take the certificate in community health nursing and then upgrade later on to a diploma in community health nursing.
Below are the KMTC certificate in community health nursing requirements (check if you are, at least, qualified for the certificate)
KMTC certificate in community health nursing requirements (qualifications for certificate in community health nursing in KMTC)
KCSE Aggregate Grade: C-(Minus)
Additionally, there are these specific qualifications you must have in the required cluster subjects:
Languages (English or Kiswahili)- KCSE C-(Minus) grade
Biology/ Biological Sciences(Biology is a must have for nursing courses)- KCSE C-(Minus) grade
Others(There are some three subjects you need to have KCSE D+ [Plus] grade too) in any one of them. These are:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
Which KMTC campuses offers diploma in community health nursing?
Now that you understand fully about the minimum KMTC diploma in community health nursing requirements in Kenya, let us turn our attention to the campuses you can take the course in…
Just read the article below (we have listed all the campuses offering the certificate level of the course:
KMTC campuses offering diploma in nursing [Updated List] – Click to see which KMTC campuses you can be placed into if you will succeed to be admitted into the diploma programme.
Which KMTC campuses offers certificate in community health nursing?
Just read the article below (we have listed all the campuses offering the certificate level of the course:
Which KMTC campus offers certificate in nursing? (click to find the answers)
KMTC community health nursing Fees structures
Below now is an article with the complete fee structure for KMTC community health nursing course (both certificate and diploma)…click the link to open and read it
KMTC fees structure for nursing [Updated]
How to apply
You have to apply via KUCCPS portal as all pre-service KMTC courses are now under KUCCPS..
And obviously, you are only able to apply when the KUCCPS portal opens.
The best thing is KUCCPS announces once KMTC intakes open via their various social media platforms (Just Follow The Placement Service (@KUCCPS_Official) X (formerly Twitter) …so that you can see the announcement when the portal opens