Direct Support Professional - DSP III
The Direct Support Professional program offers fully-funded training, including tuition, books, and materials through an OPWDD grant. Earn a SUNY Canton DSP III microcredential and NADSP certifications with the opportunity for a $750 incentive at the completion of the program.
What You'll Learn
The Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) microcredential is the highest level of credential demonstrating a deep commitment to the people they support. They will learn the importance of empowerment & advocacy, address community living skills, identify various cultural competencies and emerge with education, training and self-development within the field. Students will be able to fulfill the 50 hours of educational requirements for completion of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professional DSP III accreditation. This microcredential can only be completed if DSP I and DSP II have been successfully achieved.
Online
Delivery
1 semester
Estimated Time to Complete
6 credits
Stackable
Funded via OPWDD grant
Estimated Cost
Required Courses
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABAP 245 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSYC 275 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Skills Covered
- Advocacy
- Assessment
- Case Management
- Developmental Disabilities
- Direct Support Professional III (DSP III)
- Documentation
- Human Services
- Research
Stackable to Degrees
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.
- Applied Psychology, BS
- Health Care Management, BS
- Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies, AA and AS
Costs
SUNY Canton is committed to providing the best education at an affordable cost. Microcredentials are another cost-effective way to build skills with quality courses.
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