Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Community College of Rhode Island, Division of Workforce Partnerships Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is a Rhode Island Department of Health-approved course.  

Recruiting is ongoing, however, we are selecting candidates for the cohort listed below.

Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process. You will recieve additional program information and an invitation to the next Open House.

Upcoming Program Dates:

Cohort	Lectures	Labs	Clinicals	Cost
Westerly AM Cohort  February 3 - May 6, 2025	Tuesdays/Wednesdays In-Person - WEC Annex Building 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Westerly Education Center	In-Person 8:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 11:00 am - 2:00 pm	TBD 7:00 am - 3:00 pm	FREE Recruiting Now
Lincoln PM Cohort  Feb 24 - May 27, 2025	Hybrid Tuesdays/Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm	In-Person Thursdays 5:00 - 9:00 pm CCRI Flanagan Campus, Lincoln	TBD 4:00 - 10:00 pm	FREE Recruiting Now

The February 2025 Westerly training is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling $333,333.33. 

FREE Employee Sponsored Opportunities START HERE

CNA Program Resources - CLICK HERE

 

**Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participants** 

• You may qualify for tuition and fee assistance if you receive SNAP benefits [formerly known as the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) program].

• Please click HERE to complete the required form and submit it to https://lisc.app.box.com/f/099424a9256b477683f03226c2c85241 or [email protected]

• Do not pay for your pretest until this form is processed. 

• Snap disclaimer PDF

Must have a GED or high school diploma to register for the course. If you are 16 years or older and a current high school student or a CCRI Pre-Nursing student, please contact [email protected] for additional instructions.