Medication Administration Technician- Initial
Tuition and Fees:
| Item | Traditional Program | Online Hybrid Flex (Self-Paced) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition | $ 190.00 | $ 160.00 |
| 2 | Total Cost | $ 190.00 | $ 160.00 |
NOTE: Other additional costs include but are not limited to uniforms and textbooks. The cost of the textbook is $55.00. The textbook is required.
Course Description:
The Initial Medication Administration Technician (MAT) is a 16-hour program completed on two consecutive days. The MAT class at MTC is structured and led by a licensed nurse or a pharmacist who is an instructor. The MAT course trains the Student on administering medications safely, Infection Control, Checking Vital Signs, Monitoring Clients, and Documentation. As MAT-certified, you can work and pass medications in Assisted Living, Memory Care Facilities, Group Homes, and Homes for Disabled people. As a MAT certified, you can also provide private care to help a client with medications. The MAT certification does not allow the holder to work in a Long-Term Care facility in Oklahoma. MAT certification must be renewed annually by attending a minimum 6-hour MAT Update class. The Medication Administration Technician (MAT) program is approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS) under the Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS).
Upon successful completion and graduation from this Program, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Training Completion Affirmation Form. The School shall also submit a copy of the graduate’s Certificate of Completion and Verification Form to OKDHS-DDS, and the graduate will be Certified by the OKDHS-DDS as a Medication Administration Technician in Oklahoma.
MAT Learning Objectives:
- Safe Medication Administration.
- Infection Control.
- Vital Signs and Client Monitoring.
- Medication Documentation.
- Legal and Ethical Issues
MAT Program Clock Hour Distribution
| BREAKDOWN | CLOCK HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classroom | 12.0 |
| 2 | Skills Laboratory | 4.0 |
| Total Hours | 16.0 |
MAT Initial Program Schedule Options
| Program Schedule | Length in Clock Hours | Number of Days | Class Days | Class Time | On Campus Skills Lab | Clinical Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT Initial Traditional Class | 16 Clock Hours | 2 days | Monday & Tuesday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | 1st Week Tuesday | No Clinical |
| MAT Initial Online Hybrid Flex (Self-paced) | 16 Clock Hours | 14 Days | Online | 8:00 am to 11:59 pm | 2nd Week Tuesday | No Clinical |
Admission Requirements:
- Fill out an Application either online or in person.
- Minimum age: 18 Years.
- High School Diploma, GED, or another Equivalency, or higher.
- Current photo ID issued by the government e.g., State Identification card or Driver’s License, Passport Card, Passport, Military ID, Greencard, Work Authorization Card).
- Social Security Card or replacement letter from the Social Security Administration’s office.
Successful Completion:
- Complete 3 Exams with a minimum score of 85% on each exam.
- Complete 3 Skills; with a Score of 100% on each skill.
- Vital signs: BP, HR, Temp, RR.
- Handwashing
- Medications pass to 5 patients on the Med Cart.
Certification Exam:
- The Student who is unable to obtain a score of 85% after taking the test two times must retake the class on a different date.
- The Instructor is responsible for administering a written test to each student participant and directly observing the completion of the test.
MAT Certificate:
A student who has met all the requirements and completed MAT Initial or Renewal training shall be issued Certificate Number C-0226, a Certificate of Medication Administration Training by MedNoc Training College. MTC shall submit proof of Completion Certificate to the Department of Human Services (DHS), under the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDS) Human Resource Development Unit, within three days of the completed training.
PROGRAM APPROVAL & LICENSING:
THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - NURSE AIDE REGISTRY
Mailing Address (for applications):
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Nurse Aide Registry
P.O. Box 268816
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8816
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 426-8150
Fax*: (405) 900-7572
Email*: NAR@health.ok.gov
SCHOOL APPROVAL & LICENSING
PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
3700 N Classen Blvd #250,
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: (405) 528-3370