Colleges offering certificate in orthopedic and trauma medicine have increased to meet the growing demand for orthopedic and trauma medicine. This field of study equips students with the skills and competencies to provide health care to accident-related patients. In this article, we explore the colleges that offer certificates in this field.

List of colleges offering certificate in orthopedic and trauma medicine

The following colleges offer orthopedic certificate programs. The list comprises both public and private colleges in Kenya.

1. KMTC Nairobi campus
2. KMTC Thika campus
3. KMTC Machakos campus
4. KMTC Kisii campus
5. KMTC Chuka campus
6. KMTC Makindu campus
7. KMTC Chuka campus
8. KMTC Segowet campus
9. KMTC Voi campus
10. KMTC Vihiga campus
11. KMTC Trans-Mara Campus
12. KMTC Siaya campus
13. KMTC Shianda- Mumias campus
14. KMTC Port Reitz campus
15. KMTC Mwingi campus
16. KMTC Murang’a campus
17. KMTC Meru Miathene satelitte campus
18. KMTC Mbooni campus
19. KMTC Makueni campus
20. KMTC Kaptumo campus
21. KMTC Kapenguria campus
22. KMTC Kangundo campus
23. KMTC Kakamega Navakholo campus
24. KMTC Homa Bay campus
25. KMTC Garissa campus
26. KMTC Busia campus
27. North Coast Medical Training College
28. Kreston Medical Training College
29. Lake Lawrenzo Medical Training College
30. Goshen Medical and Technical College

Public colleges offering certificates in orthopedic and trauma medicine

Public colleges are known for providing quality and affordable education to qualified candidates. One great public college known for training technicians in orthopedic and trauma medicine is the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). The following KMTC campuses offer certificate in orthopedic and trauma medicine.

1. KMTC Nairobi campus
2. KMTC Thika campus
3. KMTC Machakos campus
4. KMTC Kisii campus
5. KMTC Chuka campus
6. KMTC Makindu campus
7. KMTC Chuka campus
8. KMTC Segowet campus
9. KMTC Voi campus
10. KMTC Vihiga campus
11. KMTC Trans-Mara Campus
12. KMTC Siaya campus
13. KMTC Shianda- Mumias campus
14. KMTC Port Reitz campus
15. KMTC Mwingi campus
16. KMTC Murang’a campus
17. KMTC Meru Miathene satelitte campus
18. KMTC Mbooni campus
19. KMTC Makueni campus
20. KMTC Kaptumo campus
21. KMTC Kapenguria campus
22. KMTC Kangundo campus
23. KMTC Kakamega Navakholo campus
24. KMTC Homa Bay campus
25. KMTC Garissa campus
26. KMTC Busia campus

KMTC is among the most competitive and selective colleges with higher entry requirements. For instance, to enroll for this course at KMTC, you must have a KCSE Mean Aggregate C- with a D+ in Biology/Biological, sciences, C- English or Kiswahili, and D+ in any of the following Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, computer studies, Agriculture, Home science.

Private colleges offering certificates in orthopedic and trauma medicine

Private colleges have invested in medical training to provide alternative educational opportunities to all qualified students. The following private colleges offer certificates in orthopedic and trauma medicine.

1. North Coast Medical Training College
2. Kreston Medical Training College
3. Lake Lawrenzo Medical Training College
4. Goshen Medical and Technical College

With a KCSE mean grade of D+ and above, you can apply for an orthopedic certificate course in any of the above private colleges.

Final word

Colleges offering orthopedic and trauma medicine certificates are in demand for students who want to train as orthopedic and trauma technicians. Colleges offering the course are spread across the country. Qualified candidates can join either public or private colleges. Available colleges include KMTC (various campuses, North Coast Medical Training College, Kreston Medical Training College, Lake Lawrenzo Medical Training College, and Goshen Medical and Technical College. That’s all for now.