Curriculum Options
The DSP+ provides three high-quality curriculum options for employers establishing a registered apprenticeship site.
Wichita State University Badge Courses
Wichita State University’s Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education (WPCE) has established a series of online “badge” courses for the professional development of IDD Direct Support Professionals. Each badge course is worth 1 credit hours and equates to about 45 hours of combined online instruction and study time.
WSU’s DSP badge courses are approved for use as part of the DSP+ registered apprenticeship program.
Relias Online Training
Relias offers a series of high-quality on demand courses for Direct Support Professionals via its online training platform. A number of those courses are approved for use as part of the DSP+ registered apprenticeship program.
OADSP
The Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals offers a high-quality training curriculum titled “DSPaths”. Employers can utilize this training in an on-site manner by certifying instructors to provide the training to apprenticeship candidates. The DSPaths initial and advanced profe certificate trainings are approved for use as part of the DSP+ registered apprenticeship program.
For Employers
Setting up a DSP+ registered apprenticeship program within your organization is easy.
For Direct Support Professionals
Learn while you earn as a DSP+ registered apprenticeship candidate! Gain high quality training as well as a nationally-recognized portable credential.
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