CNA Classes in Cranston, RI: 7 State-Approved Programs
Cranston has 7 CNA training programs on Rhode Island's approved list. Rhode Island requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Rhode Island is $46,440 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Cranston
Each program below appears on Rhode Island's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE HOME HEALTH AID TRAINING SCHOOL LLC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| CRANSTON ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| CRANSTON AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| HITEP INC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | NA Training Program-Satellite Facility | — |
| PHENIX HOME CARE INC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| THE SALOME GOMEZ INSTITUTE Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
Programs: Rhode Island approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Cranston
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cranston, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Cranston.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Cranston
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Rhode Island's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Rhode Island Nursing Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Rhode Island registry works.
CNA classes in other Rhode Island cities
- Providence (12)
- Warwick (8)
- Woonsocket (5)
- Coventry (2)
- East Providence (2)
- Johnston (2)
- Lincoln (2)
- Wakefield (2)
- Westerly (2)
- East Greenwich (1)
- Exeter (1)
- Harrisville (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Cranston
- How many CNA classes are in Cranston, RI?
- Rhode Island's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Cranston. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Cranston?
- Programs in Cranston follow Rhode Island's requirement of 120 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Cranston?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 2 nursing homes in Cranston.