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Direct Support Professional training is a state certified program taught by qualified instructors through the San Joaquin County Office of Education Regional Occupational Program. This two year, 70-hour course is taught in two separate phases, Year I and Year 2. Both courses are 35 hours and are in accordance with Title 17 regulations.

Year I training must be completed within the first year of employment and Year II training must be completed by the end of the second year of employment. At the conclusion of each course, the Direct Support Professional will complete a skill check and test.
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