Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional III
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
7 Credits
Credit-bearing
$350.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Reach new heights in your Direct Support Professional (DSP) Career! DSPs work with individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities to support their full integration into their environments and communities. This microcredential is the final in a three-microcredential series where you undertake study of neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorder and explore the professional and ethical responsibilities as a DSP. 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 complete each microcredential and certification can earn $750 stipends. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for further study and readies existing DSPs for advancement.
A face to face microcredential from Farmingdale State College (7 credits). Registration is completed with Farmingdale State 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
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional III Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cognitive Processing
Communication
Crisis Prevention
Disease Etiology
Ethical Standards and Conduct
Independent Thinking
Nosology
Psychology
Psychopathology
Research
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.