Direct Support Professional I

What you'll learn

Strengthen your skills with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) I microcredential today. 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 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 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 Empire State University (10.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with Empire State University.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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