KMTC Department of Orthopaedic Technology
KMTC Department of Orthopaedic Technology – Details:
About KMTC Department of Orthopaedic Technology
This department was started in 1972 at the Kenya Medical training College (the then Medical training centre) in 1972.The purpose of starting these programmes is still to train competent orthopaedic technologist who would assess, diagnose, design, make, fit various orthopaedic assistive devices .These devices are prostheses (that is artificial limbs to replace missing body limbs) and orthoses (used to correct physical deformities or support weak parts of the body)
These devices improve wellness to enable the affected individuals carry out activities of daily living through intensive rehabilitation
Training is conducted to address these needs at community, tertiary and national level after three years training at Diploma level. We embrace critical thinking in learning approaches, practice and find solutions action based researches
The department bench marks with international institutions that offer orthopaedic technology (Orthotics and prosthetics) or equivalent programmes to improve on quality to meet market demands of persons with physically disabilities
The lecturers are up to the tasks and the department is initiating higher Diploma and degree programmes in the near future.
KMTC Department of Orthopaedic Technology Information
Level of Training |
Academic Programme |
Course Duration |
Campus where course is offered |
Minimum Entry Requirements |
| Diploma | Diplomain Orthopaedic Plaster technology | 3 years | Nairobi |
•C In English or Kiswahili, and Biology and Physics/Physical Science, or Mathematics• C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics,Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing |
See Also:
1 KMTC Department of Clinical Medicine
2 KMTC Department of Community Oral Health
3 KMTC Department of Dental Technology
4 KMTC Department of Environmental Health Sciences
5 KMTC Department of Health Records and Information Technology
6 KMTC Department of Health Systems Management
7 KMTC Department of Medical Education
8 KMTC Department of Medical Engineering
9 KMTC Department of Medical Imaging Sciences
10 KMTC Department of Nursing
11 KMTC Department of Nutrition
12 KMTC Department of Occupational Therapy
13 KMTC Department of Optometry
14 KMTC Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine
15 KMTC Department of Pharmacy
16 KMTC Department of Physiotherapy
17 KMTC Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
18 KMTC Department of Health Education and Promotion
I had mean grade of c- and I would like to study ,,,, certificate in orthopaedic trauma medicine ,,, please help ,
I had mean grade of c- and I would like to study ,,,, certificate in orthopaedic trauma medicine ,,, please help ,
Hey this is ephie I scored a mean grade of C- that is C+ in English and kiswahili,D+ in biology and D in mathematics do I qualify for a certificate in orthopedics
Hey this is ephie I scored a mean grade of C- that is C+ in English and kiswahili,D+ in biology and D in mathematics do I qualify for a certificate in orthopedics