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I completed this course while working full-time and it fit perfectly into my schedule. The certificate was recognized by my employer immediately and I got promoted within a month!
Two ways to grow with Draco Learning: a complete online continuing-education library for licensed healthcare providers meeting renewal requirements, and career-development certificate programs that take care teams to the next level. Built for CNAs, LVNs, RNs, EMTs, Paramedics, and the whole care team — self-paced, instructor-supported, certificate-ready.
Beyond individual CE courses, our career-development programs prepare licensed care staff to take on expanded roles — combining self-paced online theory with hands-on, in-person clinical training. We're launching with our Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA) program; more programs are in development.
Advance your CNA career with restorative care expertise.
Acquire flawless 12-lead ECGs and recognize the rhythms that matter.
Master the Minimum Data Set (MDS 3.0) and the RAI process.
Skin integrity, evidence-based wound care, and confident ostomy management.
Lead your facility's infection prevention and control program.
Bridge from CNA to hospital acute care and prepare for the NHA CPCT/A exam.
Prepare with confidence for your state CNA certification exam.
Master EMT-level theory and get ready to pass the NREMT.
Advanced paramedic theory and NREMT-Paramedic exam preparation.
Explore 100+ self-paced courses for certified nurse assistants and the whole care team — patient care, dementia, infection prevention, resident rights, safety and more. Study on any device, on your own schedule, and earn a certificate of completion for every course. Our California CNA continuing-education courses are approved by the California Department of Public Health (CE Provider NAC# 7385).
Whether you need continuing-education hours for license renewal, want to advance into an expanded role, or run a facility that wants its team trained well, Draco Learning is designed around the way healthcare staff actually learn.
CNAs, LVNs, RNs and the wider care team taking continuing education for license renewal — a broad library of self-paced courses across every major care topic, with a certificate of completion on every course.
Career-development certificate programs that combine online theory with in-person clinical training. Starts with the Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA) program; more in development.
Skilled-nursing, assisted-living and home-health teams use Draco Learning to keep their whole staff current and trained. Group rates available — get in touch.
Designed by clinicians who teach healthcare staff every day — practical, focused, respectful of your time.
Practical, evidence-based content built by clinicians — no fluff, no padding.
Study on your schedule. Pick up where you left off, on any device.
Real clinical instructors back every program — not just videos and quizzes.
Finish a course or program, earn a certificate you can attach to your file.
Real 5-star reviews from nurses who earned their Director of Staff Development certification with Draco Learning.
I completed this course while working full-time and it fit perfectly into my schedule. The certificate was recognized by my employer immediately and I got promoted within a month!
Outstanding course! The adult learning principles section transformed how I approach staff education. My in-services are now more effective and better received by our CNAs.
The curriculum development and lesson planning modules were incredibly valuable. I now feel confident creating training programs that meet regulatory requirements and actually engage our staff.
Worth every penny! The documentation and compliance module alone saved me hours of confusion. Everything is explained clearly with practical examples from real SNF settings.
This course was exactly what I needed to advance my career. The content is comprehensive, well-organized, and directly applicable to my daily work in the SNF setting. I passed my certification exam on the first try!
As a busy LVN with years of experience, I appreciated the self-paced format. The modules were engaging and the knowledge checks helped reinforce key concepts. Highly recommend for anyone pursuing their DSD certification.
The assessment and evaluation section gave me tools I use every single day. Creating competency checklists and measuring training effectiveness is no longer a mystery.
This certification opened doors I did not know existed. The communication skills module particularly helped me present to administrators and advocate for my training programs.
As someone new to staff development, this course provided an excellent foundation. The teaching methods module helped me understand different approaches for different learning styles.
The technology integration module was surprisingly current and relevant. I learned about LMS platforms and e-learning strategies that modernized our entire training program.
Exceptional quality! The course covers everything from regulatory requirements to practical implementation. The final exam was challenging but fair — it really tests your understanding.
Everything prospective students ask before enrolling, answered straight.
Professor Damien Draconum · Licensed Nurse (California) · College Professor of Health Sciences · CDPH- & BVNPT-Approved Instructor · Founder & CEO, Draco Learning
Your programs and reference manuals are written by Professor Damien Draconum — a licensed California nurse and health-sciences college professor with more than 30 years in healthcare and healthcare education. He is a CDPH- and BVNPT-approved instructor and continuing-education provider and has served as a Director of Staff Development in skilled nursing. He is the founder and CEO of Draco Learning, Draco Staff Development, and the Elder Dignity Project, and the published author of more than a dozen healthcare textbooks. Every course is built from the regulations themselves, established adult-learning theory, and three decades of doing the work at the bedside and in the classroom.
Study on the go with the Draco Learning app — pick up right where you left off, complete lessons, and pull up your certificates anytime.
Browse the course library for your in-service and continuing-education training, or explore our career-development programs to take the next step. Create an account in under a minute — certificates of completion on every course and program.