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Direct Support Professional II

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1 Semester
Estimated Time To Complete
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What you'll learn

Reach the next level of skill acquisition with this Direct Support Professional (DSP) II microcredential! DSPs support and advocate for and with people with developmental disabilities as they engage in their communities. This DSP II microcredential is the second in a series of three microcredentials designed to strengthen your skillset 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 readies existing DSPs for career advancement.

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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.

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