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, but all Fall 2025 cohorts are closed. Please check back in December for spring 2026 course and testing dates.

Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process.

Program Inquiry Form

Upcoming Program Dates:

Cohort	Lectures	Labs	Clinicals	Cost
Community First Grant Hybrid AM/Days August 19 - November 7, 2025	Online Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm	In-Person Thursdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 11:00am – 3:00pm CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI	October 28, 29, 30 November 4, 5, 6 8:00 am – 3:00 pm	CLOSED FREE
Community First Grant Hybrid PM Evenings August 19 - November 7, 2025	Online Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm	In-Person Thursdays 5pm -9pm  CCRI Liston Campus, One Hilton St., Providence, RI OR CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI	October 28, 29, 30 November 3, 4, 5, 6 4:00 – 10:00 pm	CLOSED FREE
Westerly Education Center In-Person AM/Days September 2 - November 20, 2025	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	November 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 8:00 am – 3:00 pm	CLOSED FREE
OPEN ENROLLMENT Hybrid AM/Days September 9 - December 8, 2025	Online Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm	In-Person Tuesdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 11:00am – 3:00pm CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI	December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  8:00 am – 4:00 pm	CLOSED $1,400
OPEN ENROLLMENT Hybrid PM/Evenings September 16 - December 12, 2025	Online Wednesdays, Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm	In-Person Tuesdays 5pm -9pm  CCRI Liston Campus, One Hilton St., Providence, RI OR CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI	December 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 4:00 - 10:00 pm	CLOSED $1,400
Westerly Education Center HIGH SCHOOL COHORT Hybrid PM/Evening  September 23 - December 21, 2025	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 December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	CLOSED 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

• Cost - FREE Employee Sponsored Opportunities Available OR $1400 Open Enrollment Includes $10 non-refundable registration fee textbook, workbook, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope

• Time Commitment - 160 hours - Combined total of Lecture, Skills Lab, and Clinical

• Contact - Workforce Offices, Tel: 401.825.1214, Email: [email protected]