Microcredential in
Direct Care Practice: DSP I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Ulster
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
120 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,350.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Direct Care Practice: DSP I microcredential is the first in a series of two. DSPs work with, support and advocate for and with people with intellectual disabilities. This microcredential enhances your skills in crisis prevention and intervention and healthy lifestyle practices, all with a focus on person-centered practice and a professional code of ethics. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study, prepares existing DSPs for advancement, and readies those new to the profession to immediately apply for DSP positions.
An online microcredential from SUNY Ulster (120 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Ulster. 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 Care Practice: DSP I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Code of Ethics
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Safety
Person-Centered Practices
Health and Wellness
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.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
WIOA Individual Training Account (WIOA)
Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, through your local career center.
Who qualifies: Adults and dislocated workers approved by a New York career center.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.