Professionalism in Direct Support Services

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-PDSS

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify elements of professionalism in the context of providing direct support services.
Identify the skills, knowledge, and abilities that a DSP needs to provide professional services.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview of Professionalism

What Is Professionalism?

Why Is Professionalism Important in Direct Support Services?

Values, Morals, and Ethics

The DSP Guiding Principles

Positivity and Compassion

Knowledge and Growth

Integrity, Respect, and Dignity

Patience and Understanding

Adaptability and Creativity

Dependability

Review

Summary

Section 3: Achieving Professionalism

Professional Competencies

Person-Centered Planning

Providing Person-Centered Support

Advocacy

Communication

Supporting Health, Safety, and Wellness

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Inclusion

Professional Responsibilities

Collaboration

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.