Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Jefferson Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
65 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,050.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Designed to help you excel as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). This microcredential prepares you to advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to earn national certification and to learn as you practice. Open to current professionals in the field. 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 you for continued study and prepares existing DSPs for career advancement.
An online microcredential from Jefferson Community College (65 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Jefferson Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Ethics
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Safety
Person-Centered Practices
Health and Wellness
Problem Identification
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
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.