Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY 13408
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
50 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,925.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Take your direct support skills to the next level with the Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential. This microcredential is the second in a three-microcredential series that provides participants with the skills and strategies necessary to earn national certification in the care of people with developmental disabilities from the National Alliance of 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 current DSPs for advancement.
A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Morrisville (50 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Morrisville. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Complete first
Required. Registration checks that you have completed it.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
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
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.