So below are some of the best Colleges offering Physiotherapy course in Kenya, and the minimum entry grades just in case you want to do a Physiotherapy course in Kenya.

Physiotherapy courses in Kenya – all you need to know including  Colleges offering the course in Kenya, physiotherapy courses qualifications , how to apply and more

KMTC

The first college offering Physiotherapy course in Kenya is KMTC

And, of course, KMTC is one of the leaders when it comes to medical training….they offer one of the best physiotherapy courses in Kenya

Which KMTC offers Physiotherapy course in Kenya?

Well, you can do Physiotherapy in KMTC in the following campuses:

• Nairobi KMTC Campus
• Port Reitz KMTC Campus
• Nakuru KMTC Campus
• Homa bay KMTC Campus

Requirements to do physiotherapy in Kenya in KMTC

Diploma in physiotherapy Requirements

You need the following grades (minimum) to pursue a diploma in physiotherapy at KMTC:

KCSE Mean Grade/aggregate: C plain

Additional requirements(cluster subjects and needed grades)

English or Kiswahili (languages): C plain

Biology: C-(C minus)

You also must have a C- (C minus) in any 2 out of these subjects:   Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences

The course takes 3 years.

Where to do a degree in physiotherapy in Kenya

When it comes to a degree in physiotherapy in Kenya, consider AMREF International University.

They offer the course over a period of 4 years and the requirements are as follows:

Requirements to do a BSc Physiotherapy at AMREF International University

Mean grade (KCSE) of C+ (plus)

ALSO:

• C+ in one language (English or Swahili)
• C+ in Biology
• C+ in Maths/Physics
• C+ too in Chemistry

OR

Have a Diploma in Physiotherapy – and it must be awarded by a recognized institution (an accredited College /University

You can call or WhatsApp AMREF International University via +254112352343 to get more details about their next intake, fees, and other important information.

You may also email AMREF International University at amiuadmissions@amref.ac.ke if you have questions.

Meanwhile, the following universities also offer a degree in physiotherapy or a related line including a few physiotherapy short courses.

Masinde Muliro University of Science and technology – Check them out for a BSc. Physiotherapy

University of Nairobi– UoN offers short courses in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy (Not a Degree) – physiotherapy crash course

Moi University– You can also enroll for a Bsc degree in Physical Therapy at Moi university (School of Medicine)

Colleges offering certificate in physiotherapy in Kenya and Qualifications for certificate in physiotherapy

Do not go looking for a Certificate in Physiotherapy course in Kenya…it is not there because the government (health authorities) wont license it.

So the lowest you can start at is the Diploma.

Private colleges offering physiotherapy courses in Kenya

There are a couple of other Colleges offering Physiotherapy courses in Kenya including a diploma in physical therapy

These include:

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Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences– You can take your Diploma in Physiotherapy in Kenya here. Remember the minimum entry requirements are the same (as KMTC and others)

Clive Irvine College of Nursing, Chogoria PCEA Hospital- You can as well take your Diploma in Physiotherapy in Kenya here. Remember the minimum entry requirements are the same (as KMTC and others)

What about a Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy in Kenya?

Well, if you want to pursue the course at the Higher Diploma level, your options include taking:

• A Higher Diploma in OMT (Ortho-paedic Manual Therapy)
• Higher Diploma course in Neuro-rehabilitation

For these two Physiotherapy Higher diplomas (and both are taught at KMTC), you must either have an undergraduate degree (Bsc. Degree in Physiotherapy) or at least a Diploma in Physiotherapy(from accredited institutions).

Keep in mind that the courses take about 18 months to complete and you apply directly to KMTC via their website (you do not have to apply through KUCCPS as it is with the Diploma or even the Bsc. For fresh form 4 leavers).

Final words

I’m not aware of many Online physiotherapy courses in Kenya, unless you do one with foreign institutions (and you cannot be sure of getting licensed to practice)

Remember to get work (or practice) you must be registered (officially) with the PCK (Physiotherapy Council of Kenya)

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Well, that is the question I will be answering in this article so you should read it to the end if you are thinking of pursuing a career in physiotherapy in Kenya..

Is physiotherapy marketable in Kenya?

Now, the course is somewhat a fifty-fifty course when it comes to job prospects..

That is to say that while it has some jobs, they are not that many and it often takes graduates a while to secure good jobs.

At least that is what my research tells me..

Remember that most of the employment is available from level 4 hospitals and above- these are the facilities that the government typically hires physiotherapists for in Kenya.

So overall, employment opportunities for physiotherapists in Kenya are mainly provided by
Sub-County, County, and obviously National Referral Hospitals like Othaya Level 6 hospital and Moi referral hospital.

Of course, work is also available in some private sector entities including at some special education institutions and associations of physically disabled people in Kenya as well as sports teams (Football teams, Volleyball teams, etc).

You can as well open your own facility especially if you have an entrepreneurial brain.

Now, if you will take the entrepreneurial route, you first need to get enough experience- and this means you need to volunteer or work somewhere for some time.

Then, you must have all necessary papers including a practicing license from the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists(KSP is the body that licenses Physiotherapists in Kenya).

Now that I have answered the question “Is physiotherapy marketable in Kenya?”, let us now turn to more details about physiotherapy courses in Kenya including colleges offering physiotherapy courses in Kenya.

We shall first look at what physiotherapists actually do..

What do holders of a physiotherapy course in Kenya do?

On the whole, a physiotherapist helps patients who have injuries, illnesses or a disability recover by helping them move and exercise or through performing manual therapy.

In a nutshell, your main role is to treat injuries and all conditions that hinder movement.

Below now are some of the typical jobs and responsibilities you will be expected to perform once you get work:

• Evaluation of patients in order to identify their specific needs(Screening and assessing).
• Determining appropriate treatment programmes(Designing treatment plans) including the need for therapeutic exercises using Gymnastic equipment like Treadmills and static bicycles.
• Execution of the treatment programmes using proper physiotherapy modalities and/or techniques (Myofascial release, heat therapy, TENS, cryotherapy, Ultra-sound, Traction unit, SWD, Massager ).
• Meeting the needs of patients regarding rehabilitation.
• Daily assessment of patient’s progress (Monitoring patients).
• Verifying and maintaining important information relating to your patients
• Collecting data for purposes of operational research
• Sensitizing/educating communities on physiotherapy issues

Physiotherapy courses in Kenya requirements

Below now are the basic physiotherapy courses qualifications in Kenya:

Physiotherapy certificate courses in Kenya

The course is not offered at the certificate level so there are no accredited Physiotherapy certificate courses in Kenya at the moment.

As such, you can only start at the Diploma level…

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Diploma in physiotherapy in Kenya Requirements

You need these grades (minimum) to do a diploma in physiotherapy at KMTC:

KCSE Mean Grade: C

Additional requirements

English or Kiswahili: C

Biology: C-

You also need a C- in any 2(two) of the following subjects:  Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/ Physical Sciences

Let us now look at the grades you’d need to pursue a Degree:

Degree in physiotherapy in Kenya (Requirements)

Overall, you need to have passed one language (at least), sciences, and mathematics

Here is a summary of all requirements..

KCSE Mean grade: C+ (plus)

Additional requirements

English or Swahili: C+ (plus)

Biology: C+ (plus)

Math/Physics: C+ (plus)

Chemistry: C+ (plus)

Alternative entry qualifications: Diploma in Physiotherapy (from any recognized institution)

Higher Diploma in Ortho-paedic Manual Therapy or Higher Diploma in Neuro-rehabilitation

For these Physiotherapy Higher diploma options, you need to have a Bsc. Degree in Physiotherapy or a Diploma in Physiotherapy to be admitted.

Universities and Colleges offering physiotherapy courses in Kenya

You can study for your Diploma in physiotherapy at the following colleges:

KMTC

KMTC is perhaps the best known and your best bet for the Diploma.

Keep in mind that even the best place to study for a Higher Diploma in physiotherapy is at KMTC so you have to apply to KMTC the normal way.

Other Colleges

There are several alternative options including Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences(Diploma in physiotherapy)

Universities offering Physiotherapy Degree in Kenya

Remember that you can apply to the above universities via KUCCPS if you were a candidate in the latest KCSE exams to get government sponsorship.

Everyone else should apply directly to the university – you can Google their websites and apply online or by visiting the institutions physically.

Physiotherapy short courses in Kenya

Another option for you especially if you already working in a different medical department and you want to shift to Physiotherapy is to take a short course in Physiotherapy.

Now, KMTC offers some of the best part time physiotherapy courses in Kenya but not always so you have to reach out to them and enquire about the next intake.

Other requirements employers ask for

In addition to having a Diploma in Physiotherapy (or an equivalent qualification) or a Degree in Physiotherapy again from an accredited institution, employers ask for the following when recruiting:

• Registration with KSP(Kenya Society of Physiotherapists)- Register with KSP after you finish your course to get a Valid practicing certificate. Many employers won’t touch you without this.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications– ICT proficiency is a must-have for many jobs these days.

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