E-Badge Academy
TennCare is excited to announce the NADSP E-Badge Academy Program in Tennessee has received funding to continue for the next five years (through 2030)!
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) offers Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Frontline Supervisors (FLSs) the opportunity to earn national certification through stackable electronic badges. These badges reflect the skills, knowledge, and values used every day in direct support roles. The program is open to all Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider organizations in Tennessee, including:
- CHOICES
- ECF CHOICES
- 1915(c) HCBS Waivers
- Katie Beckett
| Metrics | DSP Bonus and Training Time | Provider Incentive |
|---|---|---|
| DSP – 1 Certification(15 total NADSP E-Badges, which include 50 hours of accredited education) | $500 bonus $500 training time |
$1,000 (reimbursed for training if needed) $250 per DSP - 1 |
| DSP – 2 Certification (30 total NADSP E-Badges, which includes 100 hours of accredited education (50 hours of which were previously earned as DSP-I) | $1000 bonus $500 training time |
$500 per DSP - 2 |
DSP – 3 Certification (50 total NADSP E-Badges) |
$1500 bonus $150 training time |
$750 per DSP - 3 |
FLS Certification 2 total NADSP E-Badges, which include 25 hours of accredited education) |
$750 bonus |
N/A |
The following providers are participating in the E-Badge Academy:
Able Helpers Homecare
Arc Knox County
At Home Healthcare
Buffalo River Services, Inc.
Centennial Adultcare Center*
Comcare, Inc.
Core Services of Northeast Tennessee*
Dawn of Hope, Inc.
Developmental Services of Dickson County*
Devoted Healthcare Services, LLC
Emory Valley Center
Guy Care Services
Healthy Outcomes
Journeys in Community Living
Live You and Me, LLC
Ohana Home Care LLC
Open Hearts Open Arms
Pathways Toward Success, LLC
Quality Private Duty Care
Senior Solutions at Home
Sitters Etc. Inc
Support Solutions of the Mid-South, LLC*
The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center*
Trinity Care Homes & Transit Services LLC
Turning Point Home Health
Volunteer Staffing d/b/a The Access Program
* indicates DSP lll certified staff
Next dashboard update July 2025
If you have questions or need more information, please email LTSS.WorkforceDevelopment@tn.gov.