Rhode Island CNA Training Programs

State terminology: Nursing assistant license. Rhode Island nursing assistant licensing ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.

This reproduces the Rhode Island careers table. The table publishes city and contact details but not a street address for every program, and some source entries say information is not current. Confirm approval and location with the program.

CNA training programs in Rhode Island

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

36 programs shown.

A dash or missing field means the directory we reviewed did not publish that detail. 24 of 36 entries have no phone; 36 of 36 entries have no address. Confirm it with the program or the state agency.

How does CNA training work in Rhode Island?

• Rhode Island nursing assistant training programs must be 120 hours: 80 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours.
• Applicants must pass both the written and practical nursing assistant examinations within one year from the date training began.

Read the full Rhode Island training guide →

How should you verify a program before enrolling?

• Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
• Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
• Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
• Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
• Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.

What if a program is not on this list?

A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.

How much does CNA training cost in Rhode Island?

This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.

We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.

Where does this list come from?

Nursing Assistant training programs ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.

Publisher: Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.

Training costs & funding → Read the Rhode Island state guide