Direct Service Provider II
This program is designed to give you a very specific set of skills to level up your career and employability.
What You'll Learn
Enhance your empathy, crisis response, and case documentation skills for impactful care.
Build on your existing experience to expand your skills in supporting individuals with disabilities in residential and community-based settings. You’ll learn advanced techniques in behavior support, person-centered planning, and crisis intervention while deepening your understanding of professional ethics and advocacy. This program prepares you for higher-level roles in human services, helping you take the next step in your career as a compassionate and effective direct support professional.
Program Requirements
| Duration | Format | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Semesters | Online + Fieldwork | 7 |
Additional Notes:
- At least fifty percent (50%) of required courses must be taken through Tompkins Cortland Community College (not via transfer credit, testing, or experiential learning).
- A minimum number of unique courses/credits are not required to earn an additional, similar, microcredential.
- In accord with existing college policy, no more than six credits may be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- Course substitutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis using the existing Course Waiver process.
- Students who are pursuing a microcredential but are not also matriculated at TC3 in pursuit of an associate degree or certificate are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
| CourseID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH206 | Personal Health | 3 | |
| HUMS109 | Case Management & Documentation | 3 | |
| HUMS121 | DSP II Field Work | 1 |
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Take on as much (or as little) as you want. Our microcredentials and certificates provide you with credits to apply to 2-year programs – when you’re ready!