CNA Classes in Providence, RI: 12 State-Approved Programs
Providence has 12 CNA training programs on Rhode Island's approved list. Rhode Island requires 120 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Providence area is $46,330 a year, about the same as the Rhode Island figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Providence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SAFETY PROGRAMS & TRAINING INC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| BEULAH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| DIVINE TRINITY SCHOOL OF CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| GENESIS CENTER Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| HITEP INC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| JOY CNA SCHOOL LLC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| LIFESPAN DBA BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| RI ALLIED HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTITUTE Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| RI NURSES INSTITUTE MIDDLE COLLEGE Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| TRUEPATH CLINICAL TRAINING LLC 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 Providence
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Providence, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Providence.
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 Providence
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Providence
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
- Warwick (8)
- Cranston (7)
- 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 Providence
- How many CNA classes are in Providence, RI?
- Rhode Island's approved nurse aide training list names 12 CNA programs in Providence. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Providence?
- Typical CNA pay in the Providence area is $46,330 a year, or $22.27 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Rhode Island figure is $46,440.
- How long is CNA training in Providence?
- Programs in Providence 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 Providence?
- 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 7 nursing homes in Providence.