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. Additional specific 2026 details coming soon.
Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process.
Program Inquiry Form
Upcoming Program Dates:
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Cohort
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Lectures
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Labs
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Clinicals
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Cost
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Westerly Education Center (WEC)
In-Person AM/Days
March 17 - June 19, 2026 |
In-Person
Tuesdays, Wednesday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
In-Person
Thursdays
8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 11:00am – 3:00pm
Westerly Education Center
Annex 116 High St., Suite 204, Westerly, RI |
TBD
8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
FREE
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Community First Grant
Hybrid AM/Days
April 2026 - tentative |
Online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
In-Person
Thursdays
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI |
TBD
8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
FREE
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Community First Grant
Hybrid PM Evenings
April 2026 - tentative |
Online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
In-Person
Thursdays
5pm -9pm
CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI |
TBD
4:00 – 10:00 pm |
FREE
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Westerly Education Center HIGH SCHOOL COHORT
Hybrid PM/Evening
June 23 - September 26, 2026 |
Online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
In-Person
Saturdays
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Westerly Education Center
Annex 116 High St., Suite 204, Westerly, RI |
Saturdays, Sundays
TBD
8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
FREE
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Westerly Education Center (WEC)
In-Person AM/Days
September 8 - December 18, 2026 |
In-Person
Tuesdays, Wednesday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
In-Person
Thursdays
8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 11:00am – 3:00pm
Westerly Education Center
Annex 116 High St., Suite 204, Westerly, RI |
TBD
8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
FREE
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RI Nursing Education Center (RINEC)
TBD 2016 |
In-Person
RINEC, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI Tuesdays,Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
In-Person
Thursday
5pm - 9pm
RINEC, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI
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TBD
4:00 - 10:00 pm |
FREE |
**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 complete the required SNAP form and submit it to CCRI 511a Submission or [email protected]. Do not pay for your pretest until this form is processed.
Required SNAP Form
Snap disclaimer PDF
Details
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Cost - FREE Employee Sponsored Opportunities Available OR $1400 Open Enrollment Includes $10 non-refundable registration fee textbook, workbook,
blood pressure cuff, stethoscope
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Time Commitment - 160 hours - Combined total of Lecture, Skills Lab, and Clinical
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Contact - Workforce Offices, Tel: 401.825.1214, Email: [email protected]