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What's New on Direct Support Professional Training Program

Year 1 / Year 2 - Trainer and Student Resource Guides

Year 1 and Year 2 Direct Support Professional Training Trainer and Student Resource Guides have been updated.

DSPT Videos are available on the DDS YouTube Channel

Videos include Self-Medication, Dental Care, and Handwashing and Gloving

Direct Support Staff Turnover Study

Year Two Summary is available.

Direct Support Professional Training Survey Report (PDF)

An Analysis of the 2002 Survey of Direct Support Professional Training at California's Regional Occupational Centers and Programs.

Resource Links

Disability information and resource links.

DSPT Challenge Test Skill Check demonstration

Beginning September 2007 the DSP training Year 1 and Year 2 challenge tests will incorporate a skill check component. The skill check component will require DSPs to demonstrate how to correctly assist consumers with the self-administration of medications, which aligns the challenge test with the requirements of the 70-hour training.

• Additional Testing Requirements: August 10, 2007 letter to all Community Care Facilities, Regional Occupational Programs, and Regional Centers.