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Project

DSP Certification Training and Incentive Program

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Lisa Cauble
[email protected]
907-264-6276

Project Description:

The AKTC/SDS Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certification Training and Incentive Program The University of Alaska Anchorage, Center for Human Development, Alaska Training Cooperative (AKTC), Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) DSP certification training and incentive program are supporting selected Alaskan agencies and their DSP workforce through the NADSP E-Badge Academy. The program will provide accredited education tuition-free through the AKTC. The program will include training access funds/incentives to reward the Agency and DSP as educational milestones and certification are achieved. The program and the training access funds/incentives are funded by the Alaska Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) and MatSu Health Foundation.

Keyword(s):

DSP, Direct Support Professional

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

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State