Certificate in Nursing requirements and campuses
Quick fact: The Kenya Medical Training College is the only institution in Kenya accredited to offer a certificate in Nursing. Although this course takes two years to complete and has a lower cadre group compared to diploma in nursing, they cover almost the same subjects/modules in the first year of study.
The entry requirements for a certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health nursing are: A KCSE mean grade of C minus, C minus in English/Kiswahili, C minus in biology, and D plus in either mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
Course modules/units
Semester 1
- Surgical Nursing Practicum I
- Medical Nursing Practicum I
- MCH/FP Practicum I
- Skills lab Practicum I
- Adolescent, Youth RH, STI/HIV
- Environmental Health Nursing
- Fundamentals of Community Health Nursing
- Reproductive Health and Midwifery
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Psychology
- Fundamentals in Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology I
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Communication
- Surgical Nursing Practicum I
- Medical Nursing Practicum I
- MCH/FP Practicum I
- Skills lab Practicum I
- Adolescent, Youth RH, STI/HIV
- Environmental Health Nursing
- Fundamentals of Community Health Nursing
- Reproductive Health and Midwifery
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Psychology
- Fundamentals in Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology I
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Communication
Semester 2
- Antenatal Ward Practicum
- Post Natal Ward Practicum
- Labour Ward Practicum I
- Medical Nursing Practicum II
- MCH/FP Practicum II
- Skills lab Practicum II
- Health Promotion
- Integrated Health Services
- Global Health Policies & Initiatives
- Immunizations
- Family Planning
- Abnormal Midwifery
- Trauma and Emergency
- Haematological Nursing
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Pulmonary Nursing
- SPN 1202: Specialized Procedures in Nursing
- Medical-surgical Nursing I
- Pharmacology II
- Nutrition
Semester 1
- Labour Ward Practicum II
- Operating Theatre Practicum
- Paediatric Ward Practicum I
- Newborn Unit Practicum
- Mental Health Nursing
- Persons with special Health needs
- Community Diagnosis & Vital Health Statistics
- Primary Health Care
- Community Health Strategy
- Gynaecological Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing I
- Disorders of Special Senses
- Alimentary, Biliary and Dental Nursing
- Endocrinological Nursing
- Medical-surgical Nursing III
- Perioperative Nursing
Semester 2
- Community Diagnosis Practicum
- Rural Health Practicum
- Labour Ward Practicum III
- Mental Health Nursing Practicum
- Surgical Nursing Practicum II
- Paediatric Nursing Practicum II
- Operating Theatre Practicum II
- Outpatient Department Practicum
- Communicable & Vector Borne Diseases
- Introduction to Leadership
- Geriatric Nursing
- Gender and Reproductive Health
- Neurological Nursing
- Renal and Genito Urinary Nursing
- Orthopaedic Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing II
KMTC campuses offering certifificate in enrolled community health nursing
The number of KMTC campuses offering certificate in enrolled community health nursing have steadly increased from 10 in 2024 to 18 in 2025.
- Bomet Campus
- Chemolingot Campus
- Garissa Campus
- Isiolo Campus
- Kabarnet Campus
- Kangema Campus
- Kapenguria Campus
- Kilifi Campus
- Kitui Campus
- Lamu Campus
- Loitokitok Campus
- Mandera Campus
- Marsabit Campus
- Msambweni Campus
- Narok Campus
- Tana River Campus
- Trans Mara Campus
- Wajir Campus
Career prospects
- Nursing assistant
- Caregiver
- Midwifery
- Primary healthcare provider
- Ante-natal care and more
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for a certificate in nursing?
To qualify for the course, you need a KCSE mean grade of C minus with the same grade in biology, english/kiswahili, and a D plus in either chemistry, mathematics, or physics.
