P rofessional D evelopment P rogram
R ockefeller C ollege
University at Albany
State University of New York
Early Childhood Education and Training Program
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Becoming an Approved MAT Trainer
Trainers must possess a valid New York State license as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse.
Trainers must have familiarity with New York State Office of Children and Family Services child care regulations and various types of child care programs demonstrated through at least one of the following:
experience working with children in a NYS licensed/registered child care
program; or
experience as a Health Care Consultant for the Child Care community or Board of Education community; or
experience as an approved SUNY Health & Safety Trainer; or
other experience that is directly related to the NYS OCFS child care community.
Trainers must have minimum of 1 year experience working with adults as a trainer.
Trainers must have a valid e-mail address.
Trainers must have the ability to download and print materials.
The MAT TOT is a three-day course designed to prepare trainers to effectively facilitate the MAT provider course. The TOT focuses on objectively observing participant skills and competency. The TOT covers the entire MAT provider course in detail. Participants must pass all of the MAT course competencies including the written test and the hands-on demonstration. In addition to the MAT course testing materials, trainer candidates must also pass a written test, observation of skills demonstration and a teach-back component.
Trainer certificates must be renewed every three years. Trainers must conduct a minimum of two (2) MAT trainings per year to be eligible for renewal.
The Medication Administration Training Program maintains a website listing trainers who are currently approved to conduct the MAT course.
In addition, you may want to include this link on materials you develop to promote the training you offer.
As a professional, it is your responsibility to determine the cost for the
training you offer.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, complete the application to become an approved MAT tranier .
Incomplete applications will not be considered. When the initial application is accepted, PDP will contact prospective trainers to submit
any necessary supporting documents before making a final determination. Applicants selected to attend the three-day TOT session will be
sent pre-requisite material to complete prior to the training.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the MAT program via email .