CNA Classes in Woonsocket, RI: 5 State-Approved Programs
Woonsocket has 5 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 Woonsocket
Each program below appears on Rhode Island's official approved list. 3 of them are run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDLY HOME Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH & REHABILITATION Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| VALLEY VIEW HEALTH & REHABILITATION LLC Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| WOONSOCKET AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER Licensed (active in RIDOH licensee database) | — | Nursing Assistant Training Prog-Full | — |
| WOONSOCKET EDUCATION CENTER 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 Woonsocket
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Woonsocket, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Woonsocket.
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 Woonsocket
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)
- Cranston (7)
- 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 Woonsocket
- How many CNA classes are in Woonsocket, RI?
- Rhode Island's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Woonsocket. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Woonsocket?
- Programs in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Woonsocket.