The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced applications for September 2024 intake to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
In a statement, KUCCPS stated that the applications are open for individuals who sat the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination between and including the years 2014 and 2023.
Further, the placement agency stated that it will station its officers between July 22 and July 27 to assist interested candidates with their applications.
“From 22nd to 27th July 2024, our officers will be located in all KMTC campuses to assist students to submit applications. Applicants who require guidance are advised to visit their nearest KMTC campus.”
KUCCPS Lists Available Courses for D and C Students
The Placement Service indicated that courses available for application included a Certificate in Medical Engineering for students with a Minimum Mean Grade of C-.
The course will be offered at Bomet, Embu, Kilifi, Kisii, Kisumu, Lake Victoria, Loitokitok, Makindu, Meru and Nairobi.
Additionally, interested persons with a minimum grade of C, can submit applications for a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology course at the institution.
The course will be offered in Bondo, Isiolo, Meru – Maua Satellite, Siaya campus.
Also, the placement service has asked for applications for a Certificate in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine. Interested candidates must have a minimum grade of C-.
The course will be offered in Busia, Garissa, Kangundo, Kapenguria, Kaptumo, Makindu, Makueni, Mbooni, Meru – Miathene Satellite, Muranga, Mwingi, Port Reitz, Shianda – Mumias, Siaya, Sigowet, Trans-Mara, Vihiga, Voi, Kakamega – Navakholo Bomet, Embu, Kilifi, Kisii, Kisumu, Lake Victoria, Loitokitok, Makindu, Meru and Nairobi Campus.
C- Students can apply for Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology, a Certificate in Community Health Assistant, a Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician and a Certificate in Public Health.
They can also apply for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics in Lodwar and Nyandarua campus.
In addition, D+ students have been invited to apply for a Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics course offered in Chwele, Homa Bay, Kapenguria, Kwale, Lodwar, Makueni – Mbuvo Satellite, Molo, Nyandarua, Rera campuses.
Those with a minimum Mean Grade of C can apply for a Diploma in Public Health, a Diploma in Community Health, Diploma in Health Counselling, a Diploma in Medical Engineering, a Diploma in Health Promotion and Diploma in Physiotherapy.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates can access the student’s portal using the link students.kuccps.netor through the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke.
- Once in, click the Login tab and input your KCSE Index Number, KCSE year and Password in the provided slots. Your password is your Birth Certificate Number or Your KCPE Index Number.
- Once logged in, click “KMTC Programmes” to view available courses and their minimum requirements. Applicants will only be able to apply for courses where they meet minimum requirements. Download the PDF document containing the details of the available programmes for ease of reference.
- Once you have decided on your preferred courses, you will be required to enter the Programme Codes.
- To apply, click the “KMTC Application” tab then “Apply Now”.
- Enter the Programme Codes in the provided form. Arrange them in your order of priority, from your most preferred course (No. 1) to your least preferred course (No. 4).
- On submitting, you will be required to pay Ksh1, 500 and the portal will display the payment instructions.