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:
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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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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 - 13
8:00am - 3:00pm |
FREE
CLOSED
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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
September 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
TBD |
FREE*
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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 - 16
4:00 pm - 9:30
TBD |
FREE
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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 3 - 12
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
TBD |
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 |
December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
TBD |
FREE*
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*This training is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling
$333,333.33.
**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].
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]