KMTC (Kenya Medical Training College) is a leading institution in Kenya that offers various programs in the field of healthcare education.

In fact, the most popular program offered by KMTC is nursing which is a critical profession that plays a vital role in providing quality healthcare services.

Just so you know, nursing graduates from Kenya Medical Training (KMTC) are well known for their global recognition and as a result, so many nurses trained in the institution are already working in developed countries like UK and USA.

Here in this article, we will look at the general requirements/qualifications for the KMTC nursing program since specific requirements may vary slightly from year to year or between different campuses.

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Update: KUCCPS is now admitting students for all KMTC courses including Diploma in Nursing so you can even now apply for KMTC courses through KUCCPS(when the portal is open)

KMTC nursing requirements

As we look at KMTC nursing requirements, it should be noted that the KMTC Department of Nursing offers the following Programmes:

• Certificate
• Diploma
• Higher Diploma

Requirements/qualifications for certificate, diploma, and Higher diploma in nursing at KMTC.

1.      Certificate in Community Health Nursing requirements

Minimum entry requirements:

• KCSE mean grade of C minus.

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• C- minus in either English or Kiswahili.
• C- minus in biology or biological sciences.
• D+ plus in either Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

Course duration:

This course takes a duration of 2 years and each year takes 2 semesters.

Where offered:

• Selected Campuses

2.      Diploma courses

        I.            KMTC diploma in community health nursing requirements

• Mean Grade C.

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• C plain in English or Kiswahili.
• C plain in Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C-minus in either Chemistry, Physics/ Physical Science, or Mathematics.

Course duration:

• 3 years

Where offered:

Selected Campuses

      II.            Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery

• Mean Grade C.

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• C plain in English or Kiswahili.
• C plain in Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C-minus in either Chemistry, Physics/ Physical Science, or Mathematics.

Course duration:

• 3 years

Where offered:

Selected Campuses

    III.            Diploma in Registered Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatry

• Mean Grade C.

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• C plain in English or Kiswahili.
• C plain in either Biology or Biological Sciences.
• C-minus in either Chemistry, Physics/ Physical Science, or Mathematics.

Course duration:

• 3 years

Campuses offering the course:

Selected Campuses

   IV.            Diploma in Health Counseling

Minimum entry requirements:

• Mean grade C

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• C plain in English or Kiswahili
• D plain in Biology/ Biological Sciences.
• C plain in either Religious Studies or History

Course duration:

• 3 years

Where you can enroll for the course:

• Selected campuses

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3.      KMTC Higher Diploma courses requirements

        I.            Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Kisii KMTC campus

      II.            Critical Care Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Campuses offering this course:

• Nairobi, Thika, Kilifi, Machakos.

    III.            Pediatric Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Kisumu

   IV.            Psychiatric Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Mathare

     V.            Ophthalmic Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

·         Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)

·         Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

·         24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Nairobi

   VI.            Nephrology Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

·         Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)

·         Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

·         24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Nairobi, Nakuru

 VII.            Palliative Care Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Nairobi

VIII.            Perioperative Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Nairobi, Mombasa

    IX.             Family Health Nursing

Minimum entry requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience

Course duration:

• 24 months

Where you can study the course:

• Nairobi, Gatundu, Thika, Nyeri

Other important KMTC nursing requirements

Apart from the above academic requirements that you must meet to enroll for different nursing programs at KMTC, below are other qualifications that are taken into consideration.

Age requirements:

You should be at least not less than 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Medical Fitness qualifications:

For you to be admitted for a nursing course, you must undergo a medical examination.

Here, the examination is done to ascertain your physical and mental fitness to determine if you are fit to undertake the nursing program.

For example, the examination ensures that students can meet the demands of the profession and perform clinical duties effectively.

Below is the most common medical examination:

• Physical Fitness: for you to become a nurse, you must be in good physical health to perform your duties effectively.

Simply, a medical examination is performed to assess your overall health, strength, endurance, and mobility.

• Vision and Hearing: To enroll for a nursing course, you must have good vision and hearing to perform your duties as a nurse.

Remember, you must be able to read patient charts, monitor vital signs, and communicate with patients and colleagues effectively.

• Communicable Diseases: when training as a nurse, you will come to contact with patient during your draining, you must undergo screening for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) to ensure that you do not pose a risk to patients or other healthcare workers.

Side note: Depending on the specific guidelines, at one time or another, you might need to provide evidence of immunizations.

The Application process for any nursing course at KMTC

If you are an interested candidate, you should obtain and complete the official KMTC application form.

Quick note: Just so you know, the forms are usually readily available online or at designated KMTC campuses.

Additionally, it should be noted that application period is always communicated by KMTC and you must submit the form before the deadline.

KMTC nursing courses Selection Process:

Once your application is received by KMTC, KMTC go ahead and conduct a selection process that includes interviews and assessments.

Here, the purpose is to identify individuals who demonstrate a genuine interest in nursing and possess the necessary qualities and aptitude for the profession.

KMTC nursing requirements final words

As we finalize, it is important to note that these qualifications may vary depending on the specific regulations and guidelines set by KMTC or any other regulatory body overseeing nursing qualifications in Kenya.

Therefore, for accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to reach out to KMTC directly or consult their official resources using the contact information that we will provide below.

Contacts

Cell phone:020-2725711/2/3/4   0770999657.

Postal address: P.O. BOX 30195-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Email: info@kmtc.ac.ke

Admissions email: admissions@kmtc.ac.ke

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