Direct Support Professionalism
Becoming a Direct Support Professional

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This lesson introduces the learner to the vocation of direct support. It does this by clarifying what direct support professionals do, who they work with, and what settings they work in. The lesson will also address professionalism, first generically then in the context of direct support. It will also discuss the numerous roles direct support professionals play in supporting people. There will also be a brief discussion about how these roles have changed over time.

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