Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional III
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
65 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,625.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Reach level III certification as a Direct Support Professional! DSPs work to support and advocate with people with developmental disabilities. In this third microcredential in a three-microcredential series, you will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to earn DSP III certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). 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 successfully complete the microcredential and certification can earn a $750 stipend. Successful completion prepares you for continued study and to advance in your career.
An online microcredential from SUNY Schenectady County Community College (65 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Schenectady County Community 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:
Full
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional III Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Human Development
Disability Etiology
Treatment
Social Service
Community Resources
Cultural Awareness
Advocacy
Ethics
Socio-Emotional Growth
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.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.