FAQ

What is the MATE Act?

The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires prescribers renewing their DEA registration as of June 27, 2023, to have completed at least eight hours of training on opioid or other substance use disorders. This training can be provided by a variety of organizations—including HMP Education. HMP Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. For full details, visit the SAMHSA website and DEA website. 

What kind of software is required to view on-demand sessions?

HMP Education’s MATE Training offers a fully-online experience. For on-demand content, participants only need a computer, laptop, or smartphone and an internet connection.

How do I claim credit for participating in HMP Education's MATE Training?

Claim your credits within the virtual platform! Select Accreditation from the main menu and click the Claim Credits button. Log in using your email and badge ID number and follow the steps below:  

1. Complete the evaluations of the sessions you attended during the live broadcast or on-demand. Please select the appropriate evaluation based on whether or not you participated live or on-demand.  

2. Complete the Conference General Survey to unlock your certificate. 

3. Select the type of credit certificate that you need from the drop-down list (CME, CNE, etc). You will also need to select both the live and on-demand certificates for your credit type if you have participated in both live and on-demand sessions. 

4. Download/Print your certificate of credit. If you require multiple certificates, repeat step. Keep your certificate of credit for your records. You will not receive another by mail. 

Who do I contact for questions regarding the on-demand sessions?

Please send us an email at accreditation@hmpglobal.com with MATE Act Training as the subject line.

I am a DEA-registered practitioner. How do I attest that I completed the training requirement for Substance Use Disorders required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023?

We recommend saving your course certificate for your records. The following is guidance provided by the DEA.

How will practitioners be asked to report satisfying this new training requirement?

Beginning on June 27, 2023, practitioners will be required to check a box on their online DEA registration form—regardless of whether a registrant is completing their initial registration application or renewing their registration—affirming that they have completed the new training requirement.

What is the deadline for satisfying this new training requirement?

The deadline for satisfying this new training requirement is the date of a practitioner’s next scheduled DEA registration submission—regardless of whether it is an initial registration or a renewal registration—on or after June 27, 2023.

Additional information can be found here.

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