The medical technician profession includes the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of medical and hospital equipment.
Offered in three levels. Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma. The course lasts 3 years at Diploma level, 2 years at Certificate level and 1 year for the Higher Diploma course.
The Certificate level requires a KCSE intermediate grade of C- in English or Swahili C-, Mathematics
D, and Physics/Physics or Chemistry D. D in any of the following:
Chemistry, Biology/Life Sciences, Electrical, Metalworking, Engineering Drawing.
A Diploma in Medical Technology Technology, or equivalent from a
accredited institution, is required to complete this course at a higher diploma level.
Courses, Duration, Campuses and Minimum Entry
| Academic Programme | Course | Duration | KMTC Campus Where Course is Offered | Minimum Entry Requirements |
| Certificate | Medical Engineering Technology | 2 years | Selected KMTC Campuses | KCSE Mean Grade of C-, with C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D in Physics/Physical Sciences or Chemistry. D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology/
Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing |
| Diploma | Medical Engineering Technology (Pre service) | 3 years | Selected KMTC Campuses | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences
C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing |
| Medical Engineering Technology
(Upgrading from Certificate to Diploma) |
2 years | Selected KMTC Campuses | Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | |
| Higher
Diploma |
Diagnostic
Equipment |
1 year | Nairobi | Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution |
| Therapeutic
Equipment |
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| Dialysis |
