Direct Support Professional III Microcredential
Major Code: MDS3The Direct Support Professional I microcredential was developed in partnership with the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and ACHIEVE and is only available to ACHIEVE direct support professional employees at this time.
As part of the Human Services, A.A.S. degree program (#0604), the Direct Support Professional III (DSP III) microcredential includes: HUMS 101 Introduction to Human Services (3 credits) and HUMS 100 Careers in the Helping Professions (1 credit).
Gain knowledge of multiple modalities of practice interventions, helping skills and human services delivery systems in the DSP III microcredential. Learn about the variety of positions available in the helping profession and gain an increased understanding of applied learning.
Fulfill the educational requirements of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professional DSP III accreditation. The DSP I and DSP II microcredentials are the pre-requisites for the DSP III microcredential.