Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Orange County Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
11 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,550.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Advance your skills with this 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 all for continued study and prepares current DSPs for advancement.
An online microcredential from Orange County Community College (11 credits). Registration is completed with Orange County Community College. 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)
Skills covered
Evaluation and Observation
Communication
Professionalism
Ethics
Community Inclusion and Engagement
Abnormal Psychology Foundations
Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Advocacy
Self-Development
Technical Writing
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.