The DSA and the NMH Landscape

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About Course

Course 3 of the AT Trainer Career Pathway. Understand how Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funded support works and where AT trainers fit in.

  • How DSA works: from application to Needs Assessment to equipment and training
  • The Non-Medical Helper (NMH) role and its boundaries
  • Working with AT suppliers
  • Session records, timesheets and sign-off
  • Other markets: Access to Work, schools and FE, private clients

Course Content

1. How DSA works
The journey from application to support.

  • From application to Needs Assessment
  • Equipment, software and training recommendations

2. The NMH role
Where AT trainers fit, and the boundaries of the role.

3. Working with AT suppliers
How suppliers allocate and manage training.

4. Records and sign-off
The paperwork that gets you paid.

5. Other markets
Work beyond DSA.

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