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, however, we are selecting candidates for a Fall 2025 cohort.

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

Important: CNA Program Registration Process

Upcoming Program Dates:

Cohort	Lectures	Labs	Clinicals	Cost
Community First, Hybrid PM/Evening Cohort April 15 - July 21, 2025	Online Wednesdays/Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm	In-Person Tuesdays 5:00 - 9:00 pm Locations: CCRI Campus  (Lincoln, Providence & Newport)	4:00 - 10:00 pm Location: TBD	FREE CLOSED
Community First, Hybrid Info Coming Soon - Fall 2025*	TBD	TBD	TBD	FREE

* Funded by Community First and will be offered in a hybrid format with labs at multiple CCRI campus locations.

**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 click HERE to complete the required form and submit it to https://lisc.app.box.com/f/099424a9256b477683f03226c2c85241 or noreply@risnapet.org

• Do not pay for your pretest until this form is processed. 

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