Medication
Administration Training (MAT)
Caring for children in child day care programs
is a big responsibility. Giving medication may be part of
this care. That's why the New
York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
has specific regulations about giving medication to children
in child day care settings. The regulations require all child
day care programs that choose to administer medication, other
than over-the-counter topical ointments, sunscreen and topically
applied insect repellent, to meet certain conditions including
having staff who are approved to give medication in a child
care setting.
OCFS has approved the Medication Administration
Training course to help you meet this requirement. You can
take the course either in a classroom or by independent
study. To learn more about the MAT course, click on the
“What is MAT?” brochure.
Download the MAT brochure below,
and read all about Medication Administration Training (MAT).
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