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Case Study

Direct Care Practice: DSP I

SUNY Ulster Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Direct Care Practice: DSP I

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Human Services

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

9

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Stack As You Go
Specialize As You Go
Learn As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

The microcredential in Direct Care Practice: DSP aligns with the national certification offered to Direct Support Professionals through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). These microcredentials provide students with the opportunity to apply for Level One certification. Completion of these courses will allow direct support professionals to meet the industry demand for quality care of the populations they support.

Credential Components

HUS 103, HUS 104, HUS 202

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