PCEA Tumutumu Hospital Training College is a TVETA-accredited health training institution located approximately 5 kilometres from Karatina Town in Nyeri County.
The college is also accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and serves as a KNEC examination centre.
Established as a nursing school in 1949, the institution expanded into a multidisciplinary health training college in 2016.
Today, it offers diploma, certificate, and short courses in nursing, nutrition, perioperative theatre technology, and information communication technology (ICT).
Students also benefit from practical clinical training at PCEA Tumutumu Level 5 Hospital, with accommodation available within the college.
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital Training College Courses
1. Diploma Courses
| Course | Minimum Entry Requirement | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) | KCSE C (Plain), C in Biology, English/Kiswahili and C- in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics | 3 Years | KSh 40,000 per semester |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE C- (Minus) or Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics | 3 Years | KSh 40,000 per semester |
| Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology | KCSE C- (Minus) or Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology | 2½ Years | KSh 40,000 per semester |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) | KCSE C- (Minus) or Certificate in ICT | Modular | KSh 40,000 per module |
2. Certificate Courses
| Course | Minimum Entry Requirement | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology | KCSE D (Plain) | 1½ Years | KSh 40,000 per semester |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE D (Plain) | Modular | KSh 40,000 per semester |
| Certificate in Information Communication Technology (ICT) | KCSE D+ (Plus) | Modular | KSh 40,000 per module |
3. Short Courses
| Course | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Packages | 6 Weeks | KSh 3,500 |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | 1 Day | Contact the college |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | 3 Days | Contact the college |
Accommodation
Accommodation is available within the college for students enrolled in various programmes.
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital Training College Contacts
Location: 5 km from Karatina Town, Nyeri County
Phone: 0720 948 474
