CNA Classes in Warwick, RI: 8 State-Approved Programs
Warwick has 8 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 Warwick area is $46,330 a year, about the same as the Rhode Island figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Warwick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 PROGRAMS Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| AMERICAN SAFETY PROGRAMS AND TRAINING INC. Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| EMPOWER TRAINING ACADEMY LLC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| HOME INSTEAD HOME CARE Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| KENT REGENCY Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| SAINT ELIZABETH COMMUNITY Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| WARWICK AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| YOUR CHOICE OF TRAINING PROGRAM 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 Warwick
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Warwick, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Warwick.
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 Warwick
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Warwick
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)
- 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 Warwick
- How many CNA classes are in Warwick, RI?
- Rhode Island's approved nurse aide training list names 8 CNA programs in Warwick. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Warwick?
- Typical CNA pay in the Warwick 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 Warwick?
- Programs in Warwick 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 Warwick?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Warwick.