Taking a nursing course at KMTC can teach you how to care for patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. You may also learn how to administer medications and treatments, monitor patients’ vital signs, and provide comfort and support
Below is a complete guide on KMTC Nursing Requirements and duration taken to complete the course.
Faculty of Nursing
Department of Nursing: Requirements and Duration
| Course | Minimum Requirement | Duration |
| Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia | i. Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN) ii. Diploma in Nursing (KRN/ KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience | 1 1/2 years |
| Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma in Pediatric Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing | 1 year | |
| Higher Diploma Family Health Nursing | 1 year | |
| Diploma in Community Health Nursing | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics | 3 years |
| Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery | 3 years | |
| Diploma in Registered Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatry | 3 years | |
| Diploma in Health Counselling | Mean grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/ Biological Sciences. C in anyone of the following: Religious Studies or History | 3 years |
| Certificate in Community Health Nursing | Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. D+ in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Mathematics | 2 years |
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department of Clinical Medicine: Requirements and Duration
| Course | Minimum Requirement | Duration |
| Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia | Diploma in clinical medicine any health-related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution | 1 1/2 years |
| Higher Diploma in Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Nephrology | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Family Health | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology, Advanced Refraction and Low Vision | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Reproductive Health | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Pediatrics | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Mental Health and Psychiatry | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Addictive Science (Distance Learning) | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Chest Medicine | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Audiology and Hearing Care Technology | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine | 1 1/2 years | |
| Higher Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care | 1 1/2 years | |
| Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/ Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences | 3 years |
| Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician | Mean Grade of C | 1 Year |
Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine: Requirements and Duration
| Course | Minimum Requirement | Duration |
| Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C in Biology/ Biological Sciences, C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry | 3 years |
| Certificate in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine | Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and C in Biology/Biological Sciences, D+ in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies |
