Direct Services Support Professional Micro-Credentials

Direct Support Professional I Micro-credential 

The curriculum presented in this micro-credential aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). This micro-credential provides the student the opportunity to apply for Level One certification.  15 competency areas have been approved by the NADSP Board of Directors. These competency areas allow direct support professionals to meet the industry demand for quality care of the populations they serve.  Additionally, each competency area outlines specific observable skills that should be demonstrated by the direct support professional. For a level 1 certification, 50 educational hours in the following competency areas are required: Ethics, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, Safety, Person- Centered practice, and Health and Wellness. 

Stackable to Degree Program

This micro-credential aligns with requirements for the Human Services A.S. should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the micro-credential.

The Direct Support Professional I Micro-credential is 12 credits and comprised of the following courses:

HLTH 1207 Foundations of Personal Health (3 cr.)

HUSR 1010 Human Services I (3 cr.)

HUSR 1030 Intro to Helping Skills (3 cr.)

HUSR 1221 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (2 cr.)

HLTH 1010 Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer (1 cr.)