Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY 12095
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
6 Credits
Credit-bearing
$2,075.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Elevate your skills as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with the DSP I microcredential! DSPs work to support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities-this is the first in a three-microcredential series. You will gain the essential skills, knowledge and experience to earn DSP I certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). 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 prepares you for continued study and to advance in your career.
A hybrid microcredential from Fulton-Montgomery Community College (6 credits). Registration is completed with Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Professional Ethics
Crisis Prevention
Safety
Person Centered Practices
Health and Wellness
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.