Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
11.6 CEUs
Continuing education units
$600.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Making a difference through the Direct Support Provider (DSP) II microcredential! DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities. This microcredential, the second in a series of three, is designed to recognize and elevate this important profession. It provides the education, skills and training necessary to earn national 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 of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and prepares existing DSPs for advancement.
An online microcredential from SUNY Schenectady County Community College (11.6 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Schenectady County 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:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional II Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
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.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.