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Welcome to Deer Path Academy

Whether you are an individual learner, an employer enrolling staff, or a trainer expanding your credentials — you are in the right place.

Deer Path Academy provides professional, compliant, workforce-ready training for assisted living, behavioral health, and human services professionals.

This page will help you:

  • Understand how enrollment works
  • Choose the correct training path
  • Know what to expect after purchase
  • Get answers to common questions

Step 1 — Choose the Right Training Category

Start by selecting the category that matches your role or career goal. Once you've found your path, use the main menu to choose your courses!

  • Assisted Living Training

    For staff working in:

    • CBRFs
    • Adult Family Homes
    • Residential Care settings

    Includes required certification courses and training packages.

  • Behavioral Health Training

    For professionals working in:

    • Mental health programs
    • Community support services
    • Behavioral support roles

    Includes continuing education and skill-based training.

  • Human Services Training

    For staff in:

    • Social service programs
    • Support agencies
    • Case management roles

    Courses focus on compliance, client care, and professional development.

  • Continuing Education

    For professionals needing:

    • CE hours
    • Skill refreshers
    • Career advancement training

  • Training Packages

    Best value option for:

    • Employers enrolling multiple staff
    • New hires needing full certification
    • Career starters completing required training

Step 2 — Important Enrollment Instructions

Before adding a course to your cart:

You must use the learner’s name and email address at checkout.

This ensures:

  • Proper course registration
  • Portal access setup
  • Certificate generation
  • Training record accuracy

Employers Purchasing for Staff

  • Each learner must have a unique email address
  • Company name is optional but recommended if using team features

Step 3 — What Happens After Purchase

After your order is placed:

  • You will receive a portal setup email within 24–48 business hours
  • Courses are self-paced, interactive and asynchronous

Training includes:

  • Recorded presentations
  • Written materials
  • Interactive learning content

Learners have one year to complete their course before it expires.

  • Certificates of Completion

    • Printable certificate upon successful completion
    • Verification for employers
    • Documentation for regulatory compliance

  • Need Help Choosing a Course?

    If you are unsure which training you need:

    • Review course descriptions carefully
    • Contact Deer Path Academy for guidance

Ready to Get Started?

Browse courses now and begin your professional training journey.

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A Leader in Workforce Training for Care Professionals

Deer Path Academy provides structured, professional training programs designed to meet the evolving needs of assisted living, behavioral health, and human services organizations.

Our curriculum supports both individual career development and organizational compliance goals, helping learners build the knowledge and confidence required to succeed in regulated care environments.

Through flexible online learning, practical course content, and clear certification pathways, Deer Path Academy helps strengthen the workforce that serves our communities.