Since January 31, 2005, the Office of Family and Children Services has required that all child care providers who choose to administer medication to children in a child care setting, must fulfill additional training and requirements. Exceptions to this requirement are over-the-counter topical ointments, sunscreen and topically applied insect repellant.
Programs & providers must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and become approved to administer medications if you care for a child or will care for a child requiring medication as a result of a disability.
Some programs or providers may not be interested in administering a full range of medications. It’s important to know that you have the option of administering emergency medications only. Examples are: a child requiring a nebulizer or inhaler because of asthma or a child requiring an Epi-pen because of a severe allergy. With this option, you can care for children with asthma & allergies and will also be complying with the ADA.
If you have any questions regarding medication administration regulations, you can call (914) 761-3456, ext. 154
Click here for Medication Administration Training (MAT) course dates & MAT Registration Form.
The Council’s Health Care Consultant's can guide you through the process of becoming approved to administer medications in your program.
To receive information on the Council's Health Care Consultant Service, call (914) 761-3456, ext. 154.
