Kmtc nursing courses are some of the hottest medical related courses in Kenya. The courses are designed to produce competent nurses with the requisite skills to offer effective nursing care to families. Pursing one of the Kmtc nursing courses can be a wise decision considering the demand for nurses is increasing; locally, regionally and globally.

In this article, we will cover the major Kmtc nursing courses and qualifications. Knowing the available courses can help you make informed choices regarding your nursing career.

17 Kmtc Nursing Courses

Whether you’re starting a nursing career or want to advance your nursing education, the following Kmtc nursing courses gives you a golden chance to actualize your career ambitions;

1. Higher diploma in Kenya registered nurse anesthesia
2. Higher diploma in critical care nursing
3. Higher diploma in pediatric nursing
4. Higher diploma in psychiatric nursing
5. Higher diploma in ophthalmic nursing
6. Higher diploma in nephrology
7. Higher diploma in palliative care nursing
8. Higher diploma in pe-rioperative nursing
9. Higher diploma in family health nursing
10. Diploma in community health nursing
11. Diploma in Kenya registered nursing and midwifery
12. Diploma in registered nursing mental health and psychiatry
13. Diploma in health counseling
14. Upgrading in community health nursing (full-time)
15. Upgrading in community health nursing (distance learning)
16. Upgrading in community health nursing EN/ EM
17. Certificate in community health nursing

Qualifications for Kmtc Nursing Courses

The entry grade for Kmtc nursing courses depend on the course you’re enrolling for. For entry level courses, you need a KCSE grade of C with passes in respective cluster subjects. We have shared a summarized requirement for all the Kmtc nursing courses.

1. Higher Diploma Programs: – Kmtc Nursing Courses

Admission qualifications for the following nine (9) higher diploma courses are; diploma in nursing or community health, health nursing (KRN/ KRCHN), or diploma in nursing KRN/ KRM and one-year post graduation experience.

1. Higher diploma in Kenya registered nurse anesthesia
2. Higher diploma in critical care nursing
3. Higher diploma in pediatric nursing
4. Higher diploma in psychiatric nursing
5. Higher diploma in ophthalmic nursing
6. Higher diploma in nephrology
7. Higher diploma in palliative care nursing
8. Higher diploma in pe-rioperative nursing
9. Higher diploma in family health nursing

2. Diploma Programs: – Kmtc Nursing Courses

The qualifications for the following three (3) programs are; Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics.

1. Diploma in community health nursing
2. Diploma in Kenya registered nursing and midwifery
3. Diploma in registered nursing mental health and psychiatry

The qualifications for the following one (1) Kmtc nursing course are; Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Religious Studies or History.

1. Diploma in health counseling

3. Upgrading Nursing Courses

Upgrading in this context refers to education advancement from certificate to diploma level. The qualifications for upgrading to community health nursing for the following two (2) courses are; certificate in community health nursing (KECN), and registration by the nursing council of Kenya with 2 years’ post-graduation experience.

2. Upgrading in community health nursing (full-time)
3. Upgrading in community health nursing (distance learning)

The qualifications for upgrading to community health nursing EN/ EM are; certificate in enrolled nurse and certificate midwifery; and registration by the nursing council of Kenya with 2 year’s post-graduation experience.

1. Upgrading in community health nursing EN/ EM

4. Certificate Courses

The qualifications for Certificate in community health nursing are; Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics.

1. Certificate in community health nursing

Final Word

Nursing is a progressive career with high demand locally, regionally and globally. Kmtc nursing courses provide greater opportunities for people interested in the nursing profession. The premier medical college offers different nursing courses including; higher diplomas, diplomas, and certificates.