MATS

ICAADA Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS) is a treatment credential that provides validation of additional competency related to the medications utilized to treat substance use disorders. This credential is recognized by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction of the Indiana Department of Family and Social Services Administration. When paired with the ICAADA ACIT II credential for those who work, specifically, in Opioid Treatment Programs is approved for Medicaid Reimbursement.

MATS Requirements

Pre-requisite:
  • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
  • Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED)
Education and Training:
  • 53 hours of ICAADA approved education or training in medication assisted treatment.
    • The MHAI SWD Training Institute 3-day (18 CEU) instructor led MATS course and 35-hours of self-paced distance learning (distance learning is included with purchase of instructor led course ticket) is the only accepted course(s)
MATS Skills Domains:
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Recovery support
  • Education
  • Professional responsibility
Download MATS Scope of Practice

Register for your MATS credentials

Applications should NOT BE started until all pre-requisites and required training(s) are met/completed. If you start an application prior to completing this, it will be deleted. Please note you will have one (1) year from loading the application to complete. If it is not completed within one (1) year of starting, the application will be deleted, and you will need to reload it in and start from the beginning.

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Application steps are reviewed in the order they are submitted, and review may take up to 4 weeks. If you need technical support please use the Certemy support contact.

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Education and training hours are defined as workshops, seminars, institutes, accredited college/university courses, and other accredited education delivered in-person or on-line. Education hours must be accredited by approved providers who are state or national organizations granted authority to accredit education for credentialing and licensing purposes. You must show a certificate of attendance/completion that lists who has accredited the course for education hours when submitting the hours for approval. One (1) contact hour of education is equal to sixty (60) minutes of continuous instruction. 15 contact hours are given for each college semester credit. Therefore, a college course of three (3) credits is equal to 45 contact hours.

Supporting documentation in the form of syllabus, course description, etc. may also be required to review content for acceptability. To be considered a valid training experience for the purpose of credentialing, education/training must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the performance domains outlined for this credential.

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Professional Experience:
  • None required
Code of Ethics:
  • The candidate must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS) Code of Ethics
DOWNLOAD ICAADA MATS Code of Ethics
Examination:
  • Candidate must pass the ICAADA MATS exam
Initial Application Fees:
  • Membership: $125
  • Exam: Member – $125| Non-member – $250
  • Certification: Member – $125 | Non-member – $250
Recertification:
  • The ICAADA MATS is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 12 hours of continuing education related to medication assisted treatment every two (2) years.
Recertification Fees:
  • ICAADA Renewal Membership: $100
  • Certification Renewal Fee: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200