KMTC Bridging Courses Overview
KMTC Bridging Courses Overview
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About KMTC
A.
Brief History
Vision Statement
A globally competitive institution for training human resource for health
Mission Statement
To develop fit-for-purpose middle-level health professionals through transfor-
mative training, research, and consultancy
Core values
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Responsiveness
• Equity
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
Dietitians and Nutritionists assess patients’ and clients’ nutritional and health
needs, counsel them on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits, develop meal/
nutrition plans, taking both clients’ preferences and budgets into account. They
evaluate the effects of meal plans and change them as needed, promote better
health by sensitizing groups on diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good
eating habits, preventing or managing specific diseases. They create educational
materials about healthy food choices, keep up with or contribute to the latest food
and nutritional science research as well as document patients’ progress.
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research and mentor students in their fields of specialization.
The course entails preparing adult learners for teaching research, mentorship,
development of health learning/teaching materials, assessment of learning outcomes,
development, review and evaluation of curricula in health training institutions.
On the other hand, Community Health Assistants work with the community in
provision of preventive, promotive and basic curative health services in the community.
The Diploma and Certificate programmes entail the management of patients’ health
records (both manually and electronically (EMR)), electronic health information,
health data classification and management, research, community diagnosis,
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The department trains Clinical Officers (COs), middle level health personnel
who order a wide range of medical services – curative, preventive, promotive and
rehabilitative. The COs supplement the work of medical doctors at all levels of health
care – from health centers (where they are in charge), Level IV and V Hospitals. The
post-basic diploma holders’ services are critical to health service delivery especially in
remote rural areas where medical specialists are not available in all health facilities.
7. Dental Technology
Dental Technology is a specialty in the field of dentistry that deals with the treatment
and rehabilitation of the tissues of the oral cavity as well as the face. It encompasses the
design/fabrication of various prostheses and corrective appliances such as dentures, braces,
crowns and bridges.
The program is designed to produce high level skilled Dental Technologists, design, fab-
ricate, fit dental restorations, prostheses and appliances. It seeks to enlarge understanding
of new as well as developing areas of dental technology and to enhance relationships
within the dental team.
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In the management and administration of community’s oral health, they order dental
materials, simple equipment and instruments, diagnose and treat common dental conditions,
perform minor surgery in emergency tooth extraction, abscesses and refer patients for
more specialized management, carry out temporary fillings, perform prophylaxis, scaling
and polishing of teeth, place fissure sealants and apply topical fluorides, write prescriptions
for analgesics and antimicrobials.
Nurses work in health facilities at international, national, regional and local levels.
They also work in the banking, airline, manufacturing, industries, research and in
training organizations among others.
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causes, work with the client to formulate achievable prioritized objectives, which
they would wish to accomplish.
They work to assist people adapt to surroundings and tasks to help them live
better with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. They work in many different settings such
as clinics, hospitals, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, eldercare facilities, early
intervention centers, schools for children with special needs, assessment centers for
school placement, travel occupational therapy, humanitarian crisis centers/camps,
and home based care rehabilitation centers, among others.
Where a health condition, accident, injury, or disease has made it hard for an
individual to take part in daily activities, occupational therapy may help them
recover and maintain skills for everyday life.
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The Optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams, vision tests and analyze
results in addition to diagnosing and treating ocular (eye) issues and diseases such as
eye pressure or glaucoma.
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Orthopedic Technicians teach patients to use walking aids such as canes, crutches,
fit and adjust equipment as necessary. Under the guidance of Surgeons, Orthopedic
Technicians fabricate splints and manage other simple medical technology, including
braces and prosthetic limbs.
13. Pharmacy
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Pharmacy is a clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry. It
is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, control of
medications as well as drugs. The practice of pharmacy requires excellent knowledge
of drugs, their mechanism of action, side effects, interactions, mobility and toxicity.
Public Health Officers identify and investigate issues and hazards that are
detrimental to the health of the general population. They monitor problems to
community well-being, enforce laws/regulations that protect health and ensure safety,
evaluate effectiveness, accessibility and quality of personal as well as population
based healthcare services, geared towards minimizing the risk of illness, disease and
infection.
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conditions to communities.
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18. Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all
ages, from new-born to the very old, who have medical problems or other health-related
conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily
lives. They promote wellness, mobility and independence through the use of exercise
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activities, physical agents and other physical techniques.
They examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to
promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In
addition, they work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by
developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
Physiotherapists treat and prevent many problems caused by pain, illness, disability
and disease, sport and work related injuries, ageing and long periods of inactivity
4. Monitoring & The course provides Project Managers, Siaya 4 weeks 35,500
evaluation participants with requisite Project Officers, Nairobi (blended-
knowledge to design and Project Murang’a online &
implement healthcare projects Assistants, health physical)
to meet the populations’ information
health needs, and promote officers,
evidence-based decision practitioners
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6. Safe Phlebotomy Participants gain knowledge and Minimum D+ Nairobi, Port 3 days 20,000
skills to perform safe phlebotomy, (plus) in KCSE and Reitz, Kitui,
provide quality specimens working in a health Meru, Nyeri,
for laboratory tests, handle facility with interest Nakuru, Lake
phlebotomy equipment and in drawing blood Victoria, Kisii
avoid occupational exposure techniques.
9. Point of Care Prepares the midwife to make Practicing Midwives Nairobi 6 months full 120,000
Ultrasound in bedside diagnoses that are registered by the time
Midwifery important in obstetrics using Nursing Council of
ultrasound scanning Kenya
10. Regional Anaesthesia This course prepares participants HND in Anaesthesia Nairobi 6 months 80,000
and Acute pain to perform regional blocks, (Clinical Medicine fulltime
management manage acute pain and improve or Nursing)
perioperative care. They will be
able to prepare and utilize nerve
block equipment such as point of
care ultrasound.
11. Upper Extremity The course equips participants Practicing Nairobi 2 weeks 25,500
Splinting in with current knowledge and Occupational Blended (1
Occupational skills to more efficiently manage therapists week online,
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therapy injuries and conditions of the (minimum 1 week on
upper extremity through splinting qualification campus)
Diploma)
12. Community Mental Prepares participants to promote Community Mathari 12 weeks 25,500
Health mental health in the community, based workers, Port Reitz Distance
provide mental health ‘first aid’, Community Muranga learning,
recognize and refer clients, and Health Volunteers/ with on-
support recovery & integration assistants, religious campus
of clients with mental health leaders & other module
disorders. community introductory
gatekeepers; sessions
academic- KCPE/
ability to read and
write
13. International English The course is designed to Healthcare Coordinated 6 weeks 10,000
Language Course prepare participants for IELTS workers and from Nairobi (online,
(International English Language anyone interested evening
Testing System) and OET in sitting for the classes)
(Occupational English Language International
Test) in preparation for study/ English Language
migration abroad. Tests (IELTS &
OET)
To apply for admission to any of the courses, study the requirements for each and then select
a suitable course for which you qualify for.
Prospective students interested in Pre-Service Courses at KMTC are required to apply through
the KUCCPS portal [Link] The KUCCPS platform will facilitate the
selection and placement of successful applicants into the various pre-service courses offered by
KMTC.
For pre-service courses, the requirements for application are as indicated on the KUCCPS
portal [Link]
Applications for Upgrading, Higher Diploma, and Short Courses are done through the
KMTC admission portal [Link]
To apply for Upgrading and Higher Diploma Courses, you will need:
i. A valid identification document: Identity Card / Birth Certificate/ Passport;
ii. Your academic certificates or result slip;
iii. To pay the required application fee via MPESA;
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Once you have successfully submitted your online application, you will receive a message
confirming completion of the process. Keep the message for your records.
If you are offered a place in the course, you will be required to present both original
academic documents and certified copies of the same to the Admissions Officer for verification
before you can be admitted.
About Admissions
to communicate will lead to your chance being given to another applicant.
7. What will be required of me at the time of reporting?
You will be expected to bring with you your official academic documents in addition to any
other requirements as stipulated in the admission letter.
8. How can I change from the Campus I was placed in
to one of my choice?
The procedure of requesting for a transfer is through a letter to the CEO which should
either be hand delivered to the KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi, sent via courier or post.
Please note that transfers are discouraged unless with valid reasons.
9. How can I change the course I was placed in to one
of my choice?
The procedure of requesting for a change of course is through a letter to the CEO which
should either be hand delivered to the KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi, sent via courier or post.
Please note that change of course is subject to availability of a vacancy.
12. I applied for a course in the College but I still have not
received my admission letter, what could be the problem?
Selected applicants are notified through text to the phone number indicated on the
application. If you have not received any communication indicating that you have been
selected, it means that unfortunately, the course applied for has been filled and you were
not successful. We regret that we are unable to admit everyone who applies due to the
high volume of applications we receive.
No. KMTC does not offer bridging courses. However, the College accepts bridging
certificates that have been issued by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). This
means that you can bridge subjects you have failed in, to qualify for KMTC courses as long
as the examiner is KNEC.
17. I am an international student, what is the procedure
of applying to join KMTC
Before beginning the application process, kindly apply for the equation of your
certificate(s) with Kenya National Qualifications Authority and then click Here for the
application guidelines.
18. How many intakes does KMTC have?
The College has two intakes, March and September, every year.
19. Why are all KMTC Campuses located next to health facilities
KMTC training programmes are skills oriented and as such, our Campuses are located
adjacent to health facilities where Students undertake clinical practice.
23. When will the portal open for the next intake?
We shall alert members of the public through an advert on our social media, website
at [Link] or other media platforms once the admission portal is open for the
next intake. For pre service courses, KUCCPS shall announce to the public through an
advertisement.
24. I can’t find the course I want to apply for on the KMTC
or KUCCPS portal.
If a course is not available on the portal, it means it is either full or that course is not
being offered in that particular intake.
About Admissions
The College has limited hostel facilities within its Campuses. As a result, the available ones
are allocated on a first come, first served basis. However, the College has made arrangements
with private developers to have students housed near the Campuses at subsidized prices.
The cost of housing differs from Campus to Campus. For more information on the specific
Campus housing status, please use the contacts available Here.
An applicant who for some reason may not physically visit the College can
make the above payment and organize through a third party to obtain an official
payment receipt at the Finance Division (KMTC Headquarters). The receipt serves as
a deterrent measure against any fraudulent practices that may arise from the use of
bank payment slips.
The official payment receipt will be accepted at the Examinations Office where
the application form shall be filled by the third party presenting the receipt. Please
ensure that the person presenting the receipt has all your details including registration
number, name of Campus & course/programme and the year of completion/
graduation.
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