Direct Support Professionals: Micro Credentials

Program Details

The three DSP micro credentials listed below consist of the following required courses:

Direct Support Professionals – 1

DISB 1010Direct Support Professional Course 14

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – 2

DISB 2030Direct Support Professional Course 2 – Individual4
DISB 2035Direct Support Professional Course 2 - Community4

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – 3

DISB 2040Direct Support Professional Course 34

Learning Outcomes

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – 1

  • The student will be able to explain the Code of Ethics
  • The student will be able to describe ways to monitor crisis situations
  • The student will be able to identify support programs and interventions appropriate to the individual being served
  • The student will be able to identify person centered planning techniques and assists individuals in developing person centered plans.
  • The student will be able to employ appropriate actions to promote healthy living
  • The student will be able to identify adaptive equipment and therapies utilized by the individual
  • The student will be able to identify the individual health and medical treatments of diverse clients
  • The student will be able to identify different types of health care decisions and the rights of individuals to make their own health care decision

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – 2

  • The student will be able to apply concepts of person centered supports when working with individuals and their families.
  • The student will be able to advocate for individuals and their families for services, resources, and treatments within the home and in the community.
  • The student will be able to assess individuals for their social, physical health, mental health, and employment needs.
  • The student will be able to explain the current standards of documentation.
  • The student will be able to define modes of communication that are appropriate to the communication needs of participants.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS – 3

  • The student will be able to evaluate strategies to support individual empowerment
  • The student will be able to distinguish data regarding human, legal, and civil rights.
  • The student will be able to apply modes of communication that are appropriate to the communication needs of participants
  • The student will be able to conduct assessments reviewing the process for inconsistencies, and updating corrections.
  • The student will be able to facilitate the development of an individualized plan.
  • The student will be able to assess the participant in the development of interpersonal relationships
  • The student will be able to assess the participant’s vocational interests and aptitudes.
  • The student will be able to educate participants, co-workers and community members.
  • The student will be able to assist the individual with identifying community support systems within their neighborhood
  • The student will be able to analyze advocacy issues.
  • The student will be able to advocate to community members and organizations (e.g., employer, landlord, or civic organization) when relevant to participant’s needs or services
  • The student will be able to conduct program evaluations.