Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Academy

Empowering Support. Elevating Standards. Changing Lives. The DSPs learning course designed to equip Direct Support Professionals with the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to provide exceptional care and support. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned DSP, our Academy offers practical training, real-world scenarios, and personal development tools to help you grow professionally and make a lasting impact.

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 58 Lessons

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    LEVEL 1: PRESENTATION

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      Welcome To DSPros!

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO DIRECT SUPPORT

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      This Is Built Different

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      SECTION 1: WHAT IS A DSP?

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      You Are The Bridge!

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      SECTION 2: WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

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      Language Is Power

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      SECTION 3: HOW YOU’RE BUILT DIFFERENT

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      You Set The Tone

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      SECTION 4: SELF-REFLECTION / SELF-ASSESSMENT

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      LEVEL 1: QUIZ

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      You've Got To Do The Work

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    LEVEL 2: PRESENTATION

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      Ethics Are Your Passport

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 2: ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM

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      Professionalism Is Your Launchpad

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      SECTION 1: THE HEART OF ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM

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      The B.R.I.D.G.E. Model

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      SECTION 2: BOUNDARIES, RESPECT, AND REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

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      Action; Not Theory

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      SECTION 3: INTEGRITY, CULTURE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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      Trust Is A Key

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      SECTION 4: LEADING WITH CHARACTER & PERSONAL COMMITMENT

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      LEVEL 2 QUIZ

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    LEVEL 3: PRESENTATION

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      Unlock Your Potential

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 3: PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT

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      Person Centered

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      SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT

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      Lead With Curosity

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      SECTION2: SUPPORTING AUTONOMY AND CHOICE

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      Listen.Adapt.Believe

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      SECTION 3: BALANCING RISK AND RESPECT

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      Ready For Growth?

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      SECTION 4: REAL STORIES, REAL IMPACT

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      LEVEL 3 QUIZ

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    LEVEL 4: PRESENTATION

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 4: COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

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      SECTION 1: THE HEART OF COMMUNICATION

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      SECTION 2: BOUNDARIES & TRUST

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      SECTION 3: STAYING CALM IN CHAOS

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      SECTION 4: REALNESS, RESPECT & RECOGNITION

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      LEVEL 4: QUIZ

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    LEVEL 5: PRESENTATION

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 5: UNDERSTANDING PWS NEEDS – REBUILT DEVELOPER PACK

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      SESSION 1: SEEING THE PERSON BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS

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      SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING NEEDS ACROSS DOMAINS

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      SESSION 3: TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT & CALM

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      SESSION 4: RESPECT, IDENTITY, AND INCLUSIVE SUPPORT

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      LEVEL 5: QUIZ

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    LEVEL 6: PRESENTATION

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 6: SUPPORTING DAILY LIFE – DEVELOPER PACK

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      SESSION 1: REDEFINING DAILY SUPPORT – DIGNITY IN ACTION

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      SESSION 2: SEEING THROUGH THEIR EYES – EMPATHY IN SUPPORT

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      SESSION 3: BUILT DIFFERENT SUPPORT – PURPOSE-DRIVEN ACTIONS

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      SESSION 4: SELF-REFLECTION & CELEBRATION – GROWING IN THE WORK

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      LEVEL 6: QUIZ

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    LEVEL 7: PRESENTATION

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      Presentation

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    LEVEL 7: CRISIS PREVENTION & DE-ESCALATION

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      SESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING CRISIS & ESCALATION

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      SESSION 2: THE CALM METHOD IN ACTION

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      SESSION 3: DE-ESCALATION BOUNDARIES & INFLUENCE

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      SESSION 4: RECOVERY, REFLECTION & REAL-WORLD READINESS

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      LEVEL 7: QUIZ