Community College of Rhode Island - Liston Campus
1 Hilton Street
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 13.5 weeks
- Cost:
- $1,400
- Phone:
- (401) 825-2003
CNA Classes in Providence, RI
8 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Providence. Tuition ranges from Free to $2,000. Rhode Island requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia (sole authorized NNAAP vendor for Rhode Island) for the competency exam.
Programs in Providence
8
Tuition Range
Free to $2,000
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (sole authorized NNAAP vendor for Rhode Island)
Free in Providence
Community College of Rhode Island at RINEC
1 free program available
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Genesis Center
620 Potters Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
- Phone:
- (401) 781-6110
HITEP, Inc.
515 Elmwood Avenue, Suite B
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 7 weeks (140 hours)
- Cost:
- $2,000
- Phone:
- (401) 785-2202
Genesis Center
620 Potters Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
- Phone:
- (401) 781-6110
Crossroads Rhode Island
160 Broad Street
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 7 weeks (175 program hours)
- Phone:
- (401) 521-2255
Community College of Rhode Island at RINEC
350 Eddy Street
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Duration:
- 160 hours
- Cost:
- Free (workforce-funded)
- Phone:
- (401) 825-1214
Berkshire Place Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
455 Douglas Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phone:
- (401) 553-8600
Becoming a CNA in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's CNA pathway is regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), specifically the Center for Health Facilities Regulation in the Division of Healthcare Quality, Regulation and Licensure. RIDOH is the CMS-designated state survey agency and maintains both the Nurse Aide Registry and the approval list of training programs across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Providence
How many CNA training programs are available in Providence, RI?
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Our directory lists 8 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Providence, RI. All programs must meet Rhode Island's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (sole authorized NNAAP vendor for Rhode Island) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Providence?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Providence ranges from Free to $2,000. Community College of Rhode Island at RINEC lists the lowest tuition at Free (workforce-funded). 1 program in Providence offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($165 total for the combined written + skills NNAAP exam through Credentia), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Providence?
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Community College of Rhode Island - Liston Campus offers the shortest published program in Providence at 13.5 weeks. Rhode Island requires 100 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (401) 825-2003 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Providence, RI?
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To work as a CNA in Providence, you must meet a Rhode Island-approved training program of at least 100 hours minimum, pass the Credentia (sole authorized NNAAP vendor for Rhode Island) competency exam (Two-part National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam: 70 written items (60 multiple-choice plus a 10-question reading-comprehension section) and a hands-on evaluation of 5 randomly assigned skills), and clear a BCI criminal background check through the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office, required within 4 months of submitting the nursing assistant application. Most candidates complete the full process in 10-14 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Providence?
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Yes. 1 Providence program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Community College of Rhode Island at RINEC. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.