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Project

DSP Certification Pilot

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Lisa Cauble
[email protected]
907-264-6276

Project Description:

The AKTC/SDS Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training/Certification PILOT - OVERVIEW The University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Human Development, Alaska Training Cooperative (AKTC), Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) DSP Training/Certification Pilot are supporting selected Alaskan agencies and their DSP workforce through the NADSP E-Badge Academy. The Pilot will provide accredited education tuition-free through the AKTC. The Pilot will include training access funds/incentives to reward the Agency and DSP as educational milestones and certification are achieved. This Pilot and the training access funds/incentives are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Section 9817 enhanced federal medical assistance percentage opportunity.

Keyword(s):

DSP

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State