A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
DSP 111 BASIC
HEALTH AND SAFETY
By
Request
The purpose of this
course is to prepare direct support providers (DSP) to perform basic personal
care for individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of
residential settings. This course meets
the requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Aide Training program of the
Illinois Department of Human Services.
Credit:
2 hours – One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 120 INTRO
TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
By
Request
To provide an
introduction to developmental disabilities and a general overview of the role
of a Direct Support Provider for
developmentally disabled
individuals.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 121 MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION
By
Request
The purpose of this course is to prepare
non-licensed direct support providers to administer medications, under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse, to individuals with developmental
disabilities in community residential settings.
This course prepares direct support providers to administer medications
safely and accurately and to recognize and report medication-related
observations.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 122 ABUSE
AND NEGLECT PREVENTION
By
Request
The purpose of this
course is to prepare non-licensed direct support care staff persons to
recognize, report, and prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of individuals.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 123 HUMAN
RIGHTS
By
Request
The purpose of this
course is to prepare non-licensed direct support staff to recognize and protect
the rights of the individuals they assist in the developmental disability
support system.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 124 HUMAN
INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
By
Request
The purpose of this
course is to prepare non-licensed direct support staff to understand principles
of human interaction and communication and how to apply these effectively while
providing supports to persons with developmental disabilities.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility caring
for the developmentally disabled.
DSP 125 INDIVIDUAL
SERVICE PLAN DEVELOPMENT
By
Request
The purpose of this
course is to prepare non-licensed direct support staff to effectively support
individuals in programs through appropriately developed and implemented service
plans.
Credit:
1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled must work in a facility
caring for the developmentally disabled.
