NYS child care providers must be certified to administer a range of medications.
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Medication Administration Certification
New York State law requires child care
providers to be certified to administer medication other than
over-the-counter topical ointments, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Components of MAT certification:
- Successful completion of the 8 hr. MAT class, including written quizzes and demonstration of skills
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Completion of a Health Care Plan
- Fees: The cost of the classroom Medication Administration Training
is $120, or $80 for the independent study. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, the
voucher system that assisted providers in paying for a portion of the
MAT class will be replaced with a rebate reimbursement system. Child
care providers who take MAT will be eligible for up to a $100 rebate for
classroom MAT or up to $70 for independent study. All MAT grant rebates
will be awarded contingent upon funding availability
- For more information, or to apply for a MAT grant rebate, visit the NYS Professional Development Program
Health Care Plans
A child care program's health care plan outlines the program's
medical-related policies and procedures. A health care plan is a
mandatory requirement of any child care program that administers
medication. A program's health care plan must be reviewed by the
program's Health Consultant of Record before submitting to Office of
Children & Family Services for Final approval.
- Successful completion of the 8 hr. MAT class, including written quizzes and demonstration of skills
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Completion of a Health Care Plan
Who does not have to take MAT training?
- Any person who will NOT administer medication or will only
administer over-the-counter topical ointments, sunscreen and topically
applied insect repellent
- Relatives including the parent, step-parent, guardian or relative
within the third degree of consanguinity of the parents or step-parents
of such child
- Any person who holds a valid NYS license as a physician, physician
assistant, registered nurse, licensed nurse practitioner, practical
nurse, or advanced emergency medical technician
Last updated April 4, 2024