Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY 13215
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
15 Credits
Credit-bearing
$400.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential aligns with the DSP II certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Grow your communication, service planning and assessment, and critical thinking skills to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they navigate social service systems. This microcredential is the second in a series of two, along with the DSP I microcredential. Thanks to a partnership with the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), limited time grant funding is available to pay for your tuition, fees, books, course materials, NADSP credentialing, and educational support. Eligible students who successfully complete each microcredential and certification can earn $750 stipends. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study and prepares current DSPs to advance.
A face to face microcredential from Onondaga Community College (15 credits). Registration is completed with Onondaga Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Complete first
Required. Registration checks that you have completed it.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional II Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Pathway to Credit
This Onondaga Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | Nursing | NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing | Certificate | 3 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Monroe Community College | Nursing | NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing | Certificate | 3 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| SUNY Oneonta | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Bachelor's | 6 | Mar 10, 2025 |
Binghamton University
Major
Nursing
Counts as
NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Oct 11, 2024
Monroe Community College
Major
Nursing
Counts as
NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Jan 4, 2026
SUNY Oneonta
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
6
As of
Mar 10, 2025
Skills covered
Evaluation and Observation
Communication
Professionalism
Ethics
Community Inclusion and Engagement
Career outlook
Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician
Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.