The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) offers a diverse range of medical courses, catering to students with varying academic backgrounds.
While many courses require higher grades, KMTC also provides opportunities for students who have achieved a mean grade of D+ in their KCSE exams.
In this article, WoK will delve into these courses, their requirements, and the opportunities they present for students seeking a career in healthcare despite having a D+ grade.
D+ courses at KMTC
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.