Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Niagara Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
70 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,025.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Pursue excellence in a Direct Support Professional role with this unique microcredential. This microcredential was crafted to help learners achieve certification as a Direct Support Professional I, offering a distinctive academic and career growth opportunity. 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 advancement.
An online microcredential from SUNY Niagara Community College (70 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Niagara Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Full
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Pathway to Credit
This SUNY Niagara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale State College | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Certificate | 3 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| SUNY Fredonia | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Certificate | 3 | Jun 13, 2024 |
Farmingdale State College
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Oct 11, 2024
SUNY Fredonia
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Jun 13, 2024
Skills covered
Professional Ethics
Crisis Prevention
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.
Workforce Development Grant (Grant)
State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.
Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.
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.