Microcredential in
Direct Support Professional Level II
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Corning Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
75 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,000.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Standing up with and for others is in your DNA! The Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential moves you to the next level of work with people with developmental disabilities and the opportunity to earn your DSP II certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). It is the second in a three-part series, and 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 readies you for continued study and career advancement.
An online microcredential from Corning Community College (75 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Corning 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:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Direct Support Professional Level 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.
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.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.