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, however, we are selecting candidates for a Fall 2025 cohorts.
Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process. Please review
the important CNA Program Registration Process PDF.
Program Inquiry Form
CNA Program Registration Process
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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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
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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
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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 |
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 |
$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 |
$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 |
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 noreply@risnapet.org. 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: cnatrainingprogram@ccri.edu, 401.455.6140