The microcredential in Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP2) enables students to demonstrate competency in several key areas, including understanding healthcare organization structures and functions, the importance of case management skills, and improving students’ abilities in research, information literacy awareness, and written and oral communication. In addition to working with individuals with developmental disabilities, direct support professionals may work in childcare centers, day treatment programs for persons with mental illness, residential treatment facilities, eldercare and respite programs, jails, alternative correction programs, short-and long-term rehabilitation centers, crisis centers, day habilitation programs, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities and other human service settings. The Direct Support Professional 2 microcredential provides training to increase the potential for advancement within these organizations.
Courses: HUS 107, Intro to Case Management; HCM 101, Intro to Health Care Management; ENG 101, Research and Composition. For course descriptions and offerings, click here.
The microcredential in Teacher Assistant Level 3 is designed for Teacher Assistants who have already earned the microcredential in Teacher Assistant Level 2 at Jefferson. To reach Level 3, a student must complete nine college credits. The three college courses will enable students to demonstrate competency in public speaking, American History, and child and adolescent psychology. For course descriptions and offerings, click here.