The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the opening of the application portal for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and the TVET institutions across the country.

In a notice dated Friday, January 24, KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome announced that they were targeting students who sat for their KCSE examinations in 2024.

This was done in advance to enable the students to enrol at the institutions for the March intakes.

Meanwhile, the application portal for universities and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) will be open at a later date, yet to be announced.

"Universities and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) normally have their intakes later in the year while KMTC and TVETs admit theirs in January. March and May, hence the need to have a phased application process to enable students to transition to colleges promptly," Wahome explained.

How to Apply.

Students whose grades enable them to apply for the courses were advised to visit the placement portal - https://students.kuccps.net/ for information on the available programmes and institutions.

"Noting that KMTC recently increased opportunities in Community Health programmes and introduced a Diploma in Health Insurance Management to provide skilled workers for the Universal Health Care programme, and a Diploma in Mortuary Science to provide professionally trained morticians, she encouraged students to apply for the courses," read the notice in part.

Students were also encouraged to pick institutions that are closer to their homes as it will save money.

The portal will remain open for 21 days and will be closed on February 14, 2025.

"Form Four leavers who sat the KCSE examination from the year 2000 to 2024 are eligible to apply for the slots. Applications for degree programmes and TTCs will follow thereafter at dates that will be announced," KUCCPS added.

"Candidates who will re-sit their KCSE examination this year will have an opportunity to apply for KMTC and TVET programmes, using their improved grades, for the September intake."

Below is a list of Diploma courses offered at KMTC.

Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

Community Oral Health Dental.

Technology Health Promotion and Community Health.

Health Records and Information Technology.

Medical Engineering.

Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Nursing.

Nutrition and Dietetics.

Occupational Therapy.

Optometry.

Orthopaedic Technology.

Pharmacy.

Public Health.

Radiography and Imaging.

Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine.

Physiotherapy.

The institution also offers the courses listed below at the certificate level.

Health Promotion and Community Health.

Health Records and Information Technology.

Medical Engineering.

Nursing.

Nutrition and Dietetics.

Public Health.

Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine.

The institution also offers short courses, as listed below.

Adherence Counseling.

Echocardiography Monitoring & evaluation Healthcare.

Entrepreneurship

Health Systems Management.

Safe Phlebotomy.

Integumentary and wound care.

Geriatric Rehabilitation.

Nutrition in critical care.

Point of Care Ultrasound in Midwifery.

Infection Prevention and Control Exercise.

Physiology and prescription.

HIV Training and Counseling Services (HTS).

Upper Extremity Splinting in Occupational Therapy.

Regional Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management Community.

Health Extension Work.

Community Mental Health.

First aid and basic life support.

Sign Language for Health Workers.

Paediatric.

Neuro-rehabilitation.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation.

Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) offers diploma courses in a variety of health-related fields. To be eligible for these courses, you'll need to meet certain entry requirements.

Entry requirements:

Mean grade of C in the KCSE

C in English or Kiswahili

C in Biology or Biological Sciences

C- in Chemistry or Physical Science.

C- in one of the following:

Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science.

Diploma courses :

Diploma in Pharmacy.

A three-year course that includes Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, and Mathematics.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

A three-year course that includes Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, and Mathematics.

Diploma in Registered Nursing and Midwifery.

A course that includes English or Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

KMTC also offers higher diploma courses, including:

Higher Diploma in Oncology & Palliative Care.

Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery.

Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine (Family Health).

Below are the available programs and their specific requirements for students with a minimum KCSE mean grade of D+;

1. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (In-Service).

This program is designed for individuals already working in recognized Health Records departments but lack formal qualifications. To qualify, applicants must have a KCSE mean grade of D+ and at least two years of relevant work experience.

2. Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD).

This course is tailored for deaf students. The entry requirements include a KCSE mean grade of D+, with a D+ in English or Kenya Sign Language and a D in Biology. This course enables deaf students to actively participate in community health promotion.

3. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.

This program requires a KCSE mean grade of D+. Additionally, students must have scored a D+ in English or Kiswahili, D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, and D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science. This course focuses on nutrition and its role in health and wellness.

4. Certificate in Community Health Nursing.

This is another option for students with a KCSE mean grade of D+. Applicants must also have a D+ in English or Kiswahili, a D in Biology/Biological Sciences, and a D in Chemistry. This program trains students in basic nursing and community health care.

5. Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine.

This program requires a KCSE mean grade of D+. Applicants must have a D+ in English or Kiswahili, a D in Biology/Biological Sciences, and a D in Mathematics.

6. Certificate in Public Health.

This program is available to students with a KCSE mean grade of D+. Additional requirements include a D+ in English or Kiswahili, a D in Biology/Biological Sciences, and a D in Mathematics. This course prepares students for roles in public health and sanitation.