Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional II
Registration is completed with Empire State University.
Empire State University
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
115 Hours
Instruction hours
$475.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Reach the next level of skill acquisition with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential! DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities as they engage in their communities. This DSP II microcredential is the second in a series of three microcredentials designed to strengthen your skillset 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 successfully 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 (115 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
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.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.