List of KMTC nursing courses (Certificate, diploma & higher diploma)

KMTC has one of the best nursing programmes in Kenya. The college offers accredited nursing courses by the Nursing Council of Kenya at certificate, diploma, and higher levels of study.

In this article, we will look at all KMTC nursing courses that you can enrol for today, their requirements, and the specific colleges offering them. We will provide links for more detailed guides on some courses covered here. Make sure to follow them.

List of Nursing courses offered at KMTC

The following are all nursing courses offered at KMTC.

1. Certificate in enrolled community health nursing – only offered at KMTC
2. Diploma in Kenya registered nursing
3. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery
4. Diploma in Registered Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatry
5. Diploma in Community Health Nursing
6. Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Anesthesia
7. Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
8. Higher Diploma in Pediatric Nursing
9. Higher Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
10. Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
11. Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing
12. Higher Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing (Distance learning)
13. Higher Diploma in Pe-rioperative Nursing
14. Higher Diploma in Family Health Nursing (Distance learning)
15. Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing

Requirements for nursing in KMTC

1. Certificate – At least C minus in KCSE with the same grade in English/Kiswahili, in Biology, and D plus in either mathematics, chemistry or physics.
2. Diploma – At least C plain in KCSE with C plain in English/Kiswahili, Biology, and C minus in either Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
3. Higher Diploma – A diploma or degree in nursing, registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), and one year of work experience post NCK registration.

Courses duration

Certificate, diploma, and higher diploma take 2 years, 3 years, and 2 years respectively.