The Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS), which oversees applications to various tertiary institutions by KCSE graduates, has indicated that the online application process for admission to KMTC for the September 2024 intake has finally been officially opened. This placement will apply to the KCSE graduates of 2013 to 2023 who were not successful in their earlier applications.
Application Process
Interested applicants are expected to complete the application through either the KUCCPS student portal, students.kuccps.net , or the KUCCPS website at www.kuccps.ac.ke. The following is a step by step description of the process:
- Access the Portal: Visit the KUCCPS student portal or website.
- Login: Click the login tab and input your KCSE index number, KCSE year, and password. Use either your birth certificate number or KCPE index number as the password.
- View Available Courses: Once logged in, click on the KMTC Programmes tab to view available courses and their minimum requirements. Download the PDF document containing the details of the available programmes for ease of reference.
- Course Selection: Applicants will only be able to apply for courses where they meet the minimum requirements.
- Payment: The application fee is KSh1,500.
- Submit Application: Complete the application process before the deadline on June 21, 2024.
Available Courses
KMTC offers a wide range of certificate and diploma courses across various medical and health disciplines. Here are some of the programmes available:
Certificate Courses
- Community Health Assistant
- Health Records
- Medical Emergency Technicians
- Information Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Orthopedic Trauma Medicine
- Public Health
Diploma Courses
- Community Health
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Health Counselling
- Health Promotion
- Health Records and Information Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
Importance of KMTC
Being the primary and the largest mid-level Medical Training and Research Institution in Kenya, KMTC contributes majorly into the healthcare system of the country. The institution has been known to provide at least 85% of the health workforce in Kenya, specializing in the training of various health workers.
Conclusion
This intake is a brilliant opportunity for medical-oriented individuals aspiring to join KMTC in advancing their medical careers. Through the application process above and substantive meeting of set requirements, the many certificate and diploma courses offered by KMTC can be enrolled in by prospective applicants. All applications must be submitted before June 21, 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.