Medication Administration Training (MAT)
Independent Study/Hybrid sessions
Sessions are held the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-1pm.
- August 2nd
- September 6th
- October 4th
- November 1st
- December 6th
Child care providers who choose to administer medication to children in a child care setting must take the MAT Course. The MAT Course is highly recommended for all child care programs and will cover all regulations for programs that administer medication and programs that only administer emergency medications.
Currently the Council is offering the MAT Independent Study which is divided into two parts:
- Part 1: Complete the Online Independent Study - this is a mandatory prerequisite (allow for 4 hours in total)
- Part 2: In person MAT Review, Written Test and Skills Competency Demonstration (allow for 45 hours)
Modality - Age: ALL
Training Categories: (OCFS: 2,4,5,7)
Cost: $100 (Upon successful completion of the renewal, you are eligible for the MAT rebate of $70)
3rd Renewal of MAT Certificate - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Sessions are held the first Tuesday of the month from 8am-9am.
- August 2nd
- September 6th
- October 4th
- November 1st
- December 6th
To renew your MAT certificate a third time, you need to complete and pass an online comprehension test and then demonstrate your medication administration skills with a MAT trainer. Visit the Professional Development Program website for more information.
- Part 1: Complete and pass an online comprehension test for renewal https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mat.aspx
- Part 2: In person demonstration of medication administration skills with a MAT trainer (allow for 1-2 hours)
Modality: ALL
Training Categories: (OCFS: 2,4,5,7)
Cost: $100 (Upon successful completion of the renewal, you are eligible for the MAT rebate of $70)
Click HERE to register for one of our Independent Study or 3rd Renewal of the MAT Certificate
