Designed to be meaningful, high-quality education programs to verify, validate and attest to specific skill sets and competencies of an individual, micro credential programs differ from degree and certificate programs in that they are generally offered in shorter or more flexible time spans with a narrow focus. The micro credential in Addiction Treatment Training Level 1 will enable students to demonstrate competency in several key areas including: outline the current approaches to prevention of alcohol and nicotine addiction, examine the signs, symptoms, and stages of the various classes of drug addiction and to explain the unique characteristics of case management in substance abuse. Courses: HUS 103, Introduction to Alcohol and Nicotine Studies. HUS 107, Case Management. HUS 126, Introduction to Substance Abuse.
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.