Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Jefferson Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
10.9 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,175.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Distinguished skills for the Direct Support Professional! The Direct Support Professional II microcredential is the second in a series, along with Direct Support Professional I, and prepares you to help people with developmental disabilities engage in their communities. 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, prepares existing DSPs for career advancement.
An online microcredential from Jefferson Community College (10.9 CEUs). Registration is completed with Jefferson 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:
Full
Section 2:
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 Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Community College | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Associate | 6 | Jul 13, 2024 |
Cayuga Community College
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Associate
Credits
6
As of
Jul 13, 2024
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.