Medication Administration Training (MAT)

The Medication Administration Course (MAT) is a skills based training to help administer medication safely in your child care program. Training covers:

• An overview of medication effects

• Ways to give both over-the-counter and prescription medication

• The handling, storage and safe disposal of medication

• Permission and instruction requirements

• Preparation and administration techniques

• Asthma emergency care and special situations

Two Ways To Aquire MAT Certification

Independent Study Course

Our Independent Study Course is for students who like the convenience of completing some training at home or work when convenient for them. You complete independent study sessions online then attend a review and test session to complete the course. It is essential that you are prepared for the review and test session. To enroll as an independent study student you must have a working email address to receive important information and instructions pertaining to the class by email. You must bring a copy of the Manual to class.

Full Day MAT Course

Our full day MAT Course is for the student who prefers the structure of a classroom setting. Course material is taught, reviewed and tested all during the full day class. You will receive a current MAT Participant Manual in class.

Upcoming Courses

** Full Day Course:

This course covers all materials and skills directly in class. A Participant Manual is provided to all participants that can be used during classroom skills.

Currently we are not conducting these type of classes. You can check the PDP site for available dates / times.

** Independent Study Courses:

This course is conducted by means of self-study and performing classroom skills. Study links for the self-study portion will be e-mailed to participants after completion of registration steps.

Currently these classes are being conducted by a consultant instructor and held at our location for your convenience. You will have to go to PDP to sign up for the best date / time.

Go to PDP Website at: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/FindTraining.aspx?Prog=MAT