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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 cohort 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

February 4 - May 6, 2025

In-person Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9 am - 12 pm

Westerly Education Center

Thursdays, Annex Building
8 am - 12 pm or
11 am - 3 pm

April 22 - May1

Location TBD

FREE

The February 2025 Westerly training is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling $333,333.33. 

FREE Employee Sponsored Opportunities START HERE

CNA Program Resources - CLICK HERE

 

**Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participants** 

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.

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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

 

130-190 hours
Combined total of Lecture, Skills Lab, and Clinical 

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