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.  

Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to attend one of our mandatory in-person CNA Information Sessions.

Program Inquiry Form

Upcoming Program Dates:

Cohort	Lectures	Labs	Clinicals	Cost
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	June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 8:00 am – 3:00 pm TBD	FREE
Community First Grant Hybrid AM/Days April 7 - July 3, 2026	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	June 23, 24, 25, 30 & July 1, 2 8:00 am - 3:00 pm  TBD	FREE
Community First Grant Hybrid PM/Evenings April 28 - July 30, 2026	Online Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm	In-Person Thursdays 5pm -9pm CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI	July 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm TBD	FREE
RI Nursing Education Center (RINEC) In-Person AM/Days May 19 - August 20, 2026	In-Person RINEC, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm	In-Person Thursday RINEC, 350 Eddy Street, Providence, RI Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm	August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 8:00am - 3:00pm	FREE
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 September 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 7:00 am – 3:30 pm TBD	FREE
Woonsocket Education Center In-Person PM/Evenings July 21 - October 22, 2026	In-Person Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Woonsocket Education Center 115 Main St., Woonsocket, RI	Thursdays 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm	October 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 4:00 pm - 9:30 TBD	FREE
Woonsocket Education Center  In-Person AM/Days August 18 - November 19, 2026	In-Person Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Woonsocket Education Center 115 Main St., Woonsocket, RI	In-Person Thursdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Woonsocket Education Center 115 Main St., Woonsocket, RI	November 03, 04, 05, 10, 11, 12 8:00 am - 3:00 pm TBD	FREE
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	December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 8:00 am – 3:00 pm TBD	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]