CCRI Community First, Healthcare Programs bring postsecondary credentials to Rhode Islanders with the greatest barriers to entry while providing essential workforce for our healthcare industry.
Healthcare Programs
Community First has funded several cohorts for three CCRI Workforce Healthcare Programs including Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant and Patient Support Specialist. You can also learn more about Community First here.
Our workforce recruiters will be interviewing for upcoming cohorts soon. Please use the program links below to learn more about our specific Community First, Healthcare Program options and upcoming cohort start dates. Also complete our Program Inquiry Form for more information and to begin the recruitment process.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The CNA training is for people who want to work in hospitals or nursing facilities providing hands-on care to patients. CNA is a place to start your career if you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the future.
The Medical Assistant training is for people who want to work with patients in a clinical setting. Program graduates can expect to begin careers as clinical medical assistants providing office support as well as hands-on care.
The Patient Support Specialist Training is for people who want to work with patients in a medical environment in a non-clinical position. Graduates that complete this program can expect to begin careers as medical administrative assistants, patient service representatives, unit secretaries, medical customer service agents, and other related positions.