Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional III
Registration is completed with Empire State University.
Empire State University
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
75 Hours
Instruction hours
$650.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Elevate your skillset with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) III microcredential! DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities as they engage in their communities. This DSP III microcredential is the final in a series of three microcredentials designed to advance your skills and earn the related national certification from the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals. 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 complete each microcredential and certification can earn $750 stipends. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and readies existing DSPs for career advancement.
An online microcredential from Empire State University (75 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Empire State University.
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:
Full
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional III Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Empowerment and Advocacy
Cultural Competency
Self-Development
Person-Centered Practices
Professional Code of Ethics
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.
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.
WIOA Individual Training Account (WIOA)
Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, through your local career center.
Who qualifies: Adults and dislocated workers approved by a New York career center.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.