Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional III
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Canton
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
11 Credits
Credit-bearing
$2,050.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Add the next level of national competencies for Direct Support Professionals with this DSP III microcredential. Direct Support Professionals advance the care of people with developmental disabilities, supporting and advocating for and with them. This microcredential is the final in a series of three and it prepares you to earn the DSP III 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 all for continued study and prepares current DSPs for advancement.
An online microcredential from SUNY Canton (11 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton. 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
Section 2:
Full
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional III Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Pathway to Credit
This SUNY Canton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Bachelor's | 4 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Herkimer County Community College | Health Sciences | HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills | Certificate | 3 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Nursing | NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing | Certificate | 3 | Apr 14, 2024 |
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
4
As of
Mar 5, 2026
Herkimer County Community College
Major
Health Sciences
Counts as
HLT 110 Clinical Laboratory Skills
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Jan 15, 2024
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Major
Nursing
Counts as
NUR 101 Foundations of Nursing
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Apr 14, 2024
Skills covered
Empowerment and Advocacy
Cultural Competency
Self-Development
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.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.