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 an August 2025 cohort (specific dates and times are TBD).

Please complete the Program Inquiry Form to begin the recruiting process. You will recieve additional program information and an invitation to the next Open House.

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 August 2025**	TBD	TBD	TBD	FREE

* Four 2025 cohorts are funded by Community First and will be offered in a hybrid format with labs at multiple CCRI campus locations. Check back for additional program dates/times/locations.

** In observance of Independence Day there will be no classes 6/30-7/4

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CNA Program Resources - CLICK HERE

 

**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 [email protected]

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

• Snap disclaimer PDF

Must have a GED or high school diploma to register for the course. If you are 16 years or older and a current high school student or a CCRI Pre-Nursing student, please contact [email protected] for additional instructions.