Microcredential in
Basic Direct Care Skills
Registration is completed with Hudson Valley Community College.
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY 12180
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
7 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,225.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This microcredential is part of a sequence intended to provide a core foundation of knowledge for direct care workers in the area of child welfare. Content will help individuals develop an understanding of the impact a clients environment has on their functioning. Family dynamics and a basic understanding of psychological theories are also covered. This microcredential is the first in a series of three stackable credentials (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Direct Care Skills).
A face to face microcredential from Hudson Valley Community College (7 credits). Registration is completed with Hudson Valley Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Basic Direct Care Skills Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Child Care
Child Welfare
Family Dynamics
Social Service Systems
Psychological Theory
Human Development
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.