Program: AS in Direct Support Education
| Program Description: | This program is designed for those students interested in seeking employment working in the field of developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Education Program will equip current and future professionals to be more effective communicators with others and in understanding the system that is part of the developmental disabilities field. Students will learn general guidelines and documentation methods and the importance of confidentiality as well as how to support people in effectively and safely managing their basic health needs including self-advocacy and safety. Courses will also cover topics that deal with a wide variety of personal perspectives, cultures and life circumstances and students will examine general learning principles to more effectively communicate with others in a variety of settings. |
| Program Duration: | 24 Months |
| Program Cost: | $1,858.00 |
| Tuition and Fees: | $828.00 |
| Books Cost: | $1,000.00 |
| Tools Cost: | $0.00 |
| Other Cost: | $30.00 |
| Pell Grant: | No |
| Prerequisites: | n/a |
| Program Occupations: | |
| Disabled Student Access: | No |
| Other Language: | No |
| Program Provider: | Taft College |
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Program Locations
| Location Name | Address | County |
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| Taft College | 29 Cougar Court, Taft CA 93268 | Kern County |
