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): None
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 development
all y disabled individuals.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
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): Successful completion of the theory portion of DSP 111-Basic
Health and Safety.
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): None
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): None
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): None
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): None
