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NADSP Credentialing
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has developed a national credentialing program for Direct Support professionals working in community human services. The purpose of this credentialing program is to provide national recognition for the contributions and competence of Direct Support Professionals who apply for and meet the credentialing standards.
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Direct Support Professionals:
Are you ready to lead?
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Individuals with disabilities, families, and employers:
Are you looking for Quality Support?
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Do you love direct support work and do you want to be the best? If so, the NADSP professional credentialing program in direct support is exactly what you're looking for. Direct support is not just any job; it's a gateway into a satisfying human service career. The NADSP credentialing program offers recognition and validation of the skills, knowledge and ethical practices that you have obtained in direct support.
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The NADSP credentialing program provides you with the assurance that the person you hire will likely meet your expectations for quality, be person-centered and bring a full set of ethical skills to the job. By supporting your employees to complete the credentialing program you are showing your commitment and investment in them. This investment conveys to them and to everyone that you have high expectations and that you are a supportive and caring employer, which in turn will result in greater staff commitment. Employers can use the NADSP verification system to find out if prospective new employees are registered or certified as direct support professionals.
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The NADSP credentialing program affords DSPs the opportunity to commit to the profession of direct support through its three-tiered credential program. The DSP career path begins with the Registration Level (DSP-Registered). As a DSP-Registered you will then be eligible to complete expert training in the key DSP competencies of empowerment, communication, planning, ethical practice and advocacy to become a fully certified Direct Support Professional (DSP-Certified). The third level of NADSP credentialing (DSP-Specialist) recognizes DSPs who have obtained specialized training and have demonstrated competence in providing specialized support to individuals with disabilities in community human services.
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For more information about each of the three credentialing levels, click on the titles below:
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Approved training and educational programs
In order to receive a DSP certified or specialist credential the DSP must complete an approved training program. Currently, the NADSP has approved two existing curricula that meet the education/training requirements of the NADSP national credential. (More Information)
Questions about Credentialing? Send e-mail to: credentialing@nadsp.org
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