Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
Registration is completed with SUNY Oneonta.
SUNY Oneonta
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
10.6 CEUs
Continuing education units
$750.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Take your DSP skills to the next level and earn national certification with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential! This is second in a three-microcredential series. 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 readies current DSPs for advancement.
An online microcredential from SUNY Oneonta (10.6 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Oneonta.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Complete first
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Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Full
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
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.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.