Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional I
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
75 Hours
Instruction hours
$575.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Calling those who care! This microcredential is the first in a series of three that offers a unique career and academic opportunity for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs work with and support individuals with developmental disabilities. This first microcredential leads to national certification as a DSP I through 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 current DSPs for advancement.
A hybrid microcredential from North Country Community College (75 instruction hours). Registration is completed with North Country Community College. 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 Support Professional I Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Ethics
Crisis Prevention
Safety
Person-Centered Practices
Health and Wellness
Psychology
Human Behavior
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.