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Direct Care Practice
Become a trained practitioner in providing direct service and support to individuals,
families and groups in the community. In this program, you will gain skills relevant
to a variety of direct support roles and will develop foundational knowledge that
can be applied to further academic or professional education.
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After SUNY Ulster
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Course Info
Paying For College
Employment Potential
This program was developed in response to growing demand by community agencies for
trained direct support professionals. Graduates of this program will be eligible for
a variety of entry-level direct care positions.
- Assisted Living Aide
- Home Health Aide
- Personal Care Aide
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Reach out to our Enrollment & Success team today if you have any questions.
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(845) 687-5022
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