DSPE 101 - Introduction to Direct Support Professional

Institution:

Delgado Community College

Subject:

Direct Support Professional

Description:

Topics include the History of Disability movement, legislative history, values and philosophy, Louisiana’s Service System, professional knowledge and behavior, as well as an introduction to intellectual, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, and a general overview of medications and side-effects, seizure disorders, universal health precautions, basic nutrition, and sanitation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.DCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(504) 671-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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