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Direct Care Practice: DSP II
What you'll learn
This Direct Care Practice: DSP II microcredential is the second in a two-microcredential series and aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). DSPs work with, support and advocate for and with people with intellectual disabilities. This DSP II microcredential enhances your skills in observation and evaluation as well as community inclusion and engagement. There is a focus on communications skills and professionalism and continued attention to the professional code of ethics. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and prepares existing DSPs for advancement.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Related microcredentials
Part of a series
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.