Direct Support Professional I

What you'll learn

This Direct Support Professional (DSP) I microcredential provides the education, skills and training necessary to earn national certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities as they engage in their communities. This microcredential is the first in a three-part series, and qualified individuals may be eligible for limited time grant funding from the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) that covers all 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 existing DSPs for career advancement.

An online microcredential from Sullivan County Community College (50 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Sullivan County Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

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.