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 the cohorts listed below.

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
Westerly Education Center (WEC)	Tuesdays and Wednesdays May 7 - Jul 25, 2024  9:00 am - 12:00 pm In-person WEC	Thursdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  OR 11:00 am - 3:00 pm   Weekly quiz: 11:00 am In-person WEC	Jul 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Aug 1 8:00 am - 3:00 pm   Location TBD	FREE
Care New England (CNE) Mental Health and CNA Certification	CNA: Tuesday and Wednesday  May 7 - Aug 1, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 pm In-Person CCRI Flanagan Campus, Lincoln Mental Health: Aug 20 - Sept 26 Online	Thursdays  5:00 -  9:00 pm In-Person, CCRI Flanagan Campus, Lincoln	Aug 5 - 15, 2024  4:00 - 10:00pm  Location TBD	FREE
Care New England (CNE) Mental Health and CNA Certification	CNA: Wednesday and Thursday  Jun 4 - Sept 20, 2024  6:00 – 9:00 pm  In-Person CCRI Flanagan Campus, Lincoln Mental Health: Sept 17 - Nov 7 Online	Tuesdays 5:00 – 9:00 pm  In-Person, CCRI Flanagan Campus, Lincoln	Sept 4 - 13, 2024  4:00 - 10:00 pm  Location TBD	FREE

FREE Employee Sponsored Opportunities START HERE

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 [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.