Direct Support Professional I Learner

Issued by Fulton Montgomery Community College

This Micro-Credential sequence is structured to prepare students for becoming certified as a Direct Service Professional through the National Alliance of Direct Service Professionals (NADSP). Upon successful completion of this Micro-Credential, students have completed 15 NADSP badges and qualify to receive the DSP 1 credential through NADSP.A Credential of Learner is rewarded upon completion of each course in the defined sequence with a minimum grade of “C” in each required course.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

HUS 100 Introduction to Helping Professions 3 credits, WB offerings
HUS 215 Introduction to Disability Studies 3 credits, WB offerings
HUS 216 ST DSP I Portfolio 3 credits WB

Standards

Learning Outcome 1

Describe the role and function of the Direct Service Professional (DSP)

Learning Outcome 2

Articulate and apply skills necessary to provide services as a Direct Service Professional (DSP)

Learning Outcome 3

Create a portfolio of relevant course work applied to experience needed to become a certified Direct Service Professional (DSP).