Nursing Assistant
Job Summary
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Required Education / Training Summary
To become a Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island, you must complete an approved training program and pass a licensing exam. Rhode Island-approved programs include at least 120 hours of education and include hands-on training.
Explore Programs in Rhode Island
| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Access Healthcare | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | East Providence, RI | - | http://accesshealthcareri.com/ | Phone (24 hr): (401) 438-4747 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Ace Training School, Inc | Certificate | $2,200.00 | - | - | 140 hours | Y, 20 hours | Cranston, RI | - | https://acehomehealthri.com/ | info@acehomehealthri.com | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Alpine Nursing Home | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Coventry, RI | - | information not current (2019) | https://alpinenursinghome.com/ | rod@anh.necoxmail.com | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | American Safety Programs and Training, Inc. | Certificate | 8 weeks | Days/ Evenings | - | Y, 20 hours | In-person | Providence, RI | No Prerequisites Required | 8 week program; provides job placement assistance upon program completion | https://www.schoolofamericansafety.org/ | info@asptems.com | |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Aquidneck Island Adult Learning | Certificate | $775.00 | 11.5 weeks | Days/ Evenings | 120 | Y, 40 hours | In-person | Newport, RI | BCI | RIDOH approved course, Learn to provide basic routine nursing related services to individuals in various healthcare settings; Live classroom lecture and hands-on lab sessions (80 hrs), clinical training in a nursing facility (40 hours) | http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ | aialc@newportcommunityschool.org |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant Training for High School Students | Aquidneck Island Adult Learning | Certificate | $0.00 | 12 weeks | Evenings | 130 | Y, 40 hours | In-person | Newport, RI | HS Student | RIDOH approved course, Learn to provide basic routine nursing related services to individuals in various healthcare settings; Live classroom lecture and hands-on lab sessions (90 hrs), clinical training in a nursing facility (40 hours) | http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ | aialc@newportcommunityschool.org |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Beulah Educational Services | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Providence, RI | - | (401) 644-1757 | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Briarcliffe Manor | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Johnston, RI | - | https://briarclifferi.com/ | 401.944.2450 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Community College of Rhode Island - Division of Workforce Partnerships | Certificate | $1,625.00 | 12 weeks | flexible | 130 hours | Y, 20 hours | hybrid | Lincoln, RI | 16+, current high school student or CCRI pre-nursing student | *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants: The course is comprised of skill labs, lectures, and clinicals | https://ccri.edu/workforce/workforce/healthcare/CNA.html | cnatrainingprogram@ccri.edu |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Crossroads, RI | Certificate | $4,036.00 | 7 weeks | Y, 20 hours | Providence, RI | *DLT pays up to $7,500 of total program costs for WIOA participants. | https://www.crossroadsri.org/housing-services/programs-services/educati… | 401-270-7716 | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Elderwood at Scallop Shell at Wakefield | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Wakefield, RI | - | https://www.elderwood.com/locations/elderwood-of-scallop-shell-at-wakef… | mmurphy3@elderwood.com | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Friendly Home Inc. | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Woonsocket, RI | - | From their Facebook page on June 8th: Get Paid While you Train! Full-time The Friendly Home provides FREE CNA training which includes books and materials. Benefits offered after 60 days of employment, if working at least thirty hours a week. Shifts span over 1st and 2nd shift, and every other weekend. This is a 6-8 week course. We assist in scheduling the clinical and written test to complete course in order to receive a Certified Nursing Assistant License. | https://thefriendlynursinghome.com/ | admissions@thefriendlyhome.net | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Genesis Center | Certificate | $4,500.00 | 12 weeks | 9AM - 2:30PM Mon-Fri | 330 hours | Y, 20 hours | in person | Providence, RI | 18 years old, speak advanced English obtain BCI | Our 12-week CNA Training Program helps adults learn the skills and earn the certifications they need to get a job in healthcare facilities throughout RI. Trainees learn how to provide personal care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities and at home. Students will gain an understanding of HIPAA, common medical conditions, nutrition, and safety. |
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l00YcY7x18sSZ0FPOQgmEMmM_EtklZ4HBM_… | ccuevas@gencenter.org |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Grace Barker Nursing Center | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Warren, RI | https://www.gracebarkerhealth.com/ | mark@gracebarkerhealth.com | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Grand Islander - Genesis Healthcare | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Middletown, RI | https://www.genesishcc.com/grandislander | 401-849-7100 | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Greenville Center - Genesis Healthcare | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Smithfield, RI | https://www.genesishcc.com/greenville | 401-949-1200 | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Healthcare Connection Nursing Services | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Riverside, RI | http://www.healthcareconnectionsri.com/training.html | dawn@HealthCareConnectionsRI.com | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Healthcare Educational Resources | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Exeter, RI | ||||||
| Nursing Assistant | Nursing Assistant Training Program | HITEP, Inc. | Certificate | - | 6 weeks | Day and Evening | 80 Hours. | Y, 40 hours | in person | Providence, RI | Submit two forms of identification, including a Social Security Card and a State-issued photo identification (copies are not accepted). Submit proof of physical exam and required immunizations- Including Covid Vaccine. Submit BCI as proof criminal bac | Our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program teaches hands-on skills that students will use every day to provide patients with exceptional health care. After practicing these skills in a lecture and lab setting, students will put them to use in the real world during a clinical practicum in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) |
http://hitepri.com/index.html | info@hitepri.com |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Holiday Retirement Home, Inc. | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Lincoln, RI | - | https://www.holidayretirement.com/ | ||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Home Instead Home Care | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Warwick, RI | - | https://www.homeinstead.com/location/169?utm_source=google&utm_medium=o… | (401) 249-2871 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Hope Nursing Home Care, LLC | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Cranston, RI | - | https://hopenursing.com/default.htm | frontdesk@hopenursing.com | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Kent Regency - Genesis Healthcare | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Warwick, RI | ||||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Lifespan | Certificate; AHA Basic Life Support, Mental Health First Aid | $0.00 | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | In-person | Providence, RI | The Workforce Solutions, Training, and Teamwork (STAT) Nursing Assistant Program features a series of free, educational training and support services for those ages 18 and older. The program was designed by and for Rhode Island’s growing healthcare industry and will meet health care industry needs by transforming, in an accelerated manner, a group of unemployed and underemployed entry-level Rhode Islanders into a prepared, well-qualified nursing assistant (NA) workforce to help care for patients. Program graduates have opportunities to secure employment at Lifespan after program completion and have access to a variety of benefits. Each cohort of students complete a free program consisting of classroom training with partnering institutions, clinical rotations, and a four-week unpaid internship; Hands on experience at a Lifespan affiliate; AHA Basic Life Support certification; Structured work-readiness training and workshops to build employability skills; The possibility of employment upon successful completion of the program. | https://www.lifespan.org/about-lifespan/lifespan-careers/workforce-deve… | rbrito@lifespan.org | |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Nursing Placement, Inc. | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Warwick, RI | High School Graduates | https://www.nursingplacement.com/ | 401-728-6500 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Pascoag, RI | High School Students/Graduates | https://www.caring.com/senior-living/rhode-island/pascoag/overlook-nurs… | (800) 385-2527 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Phenix Home Care, Inc. | Certificate | - | Evening | 80 classroom hours / 40 clinical hours | Y, 40 hours | Cranston, RI | Pass pre-testing, have a Clear Criminal Background Check, have a Current Physical and updated immunizations, Must become employed with us as a Homemaker to join our program, Needs Driver’s License, vehicle, clean BCI and up to date immunizations | Offered since 1998 - State Certified and Nationally Accredited “CHAPS” Nursing Assistant Training Program has over a 95% passing rate for all of our students. Students are followed from graduation to the time they successfully complete their state testing. This includes review prior to their state test, as well as one on one tutoring if necessary. | https://www.phenix-homecare.com/training-programs/ | desi@phenix-homecare.com | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Respiratory & Rehabilitation Center of RI - Genesis Healthcare | Certificate | $0.00 | 4 months | Y, 20 hours | Coventry, RI | High School Diploma or GED | Participants are hired into a paid, non-patient care role in one of our skilled nursing facilities. During this period of employment, we cover the cost of a state-approved nurse aide training program while providing on-the-job support and experience. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants receive their license or certification and transition into a nurse aide position where they will be able to provide hands-on patient care! | https://www.genesishcc.com/respiratoryandrehabilitationcenterri | (401) 826-2000 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Saint Antoine Community | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | North Smithfield, RI | - | https://stantoine.net/ | ldossantos@dioceseofprovidence.org | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Saint Elizabeth Community | Certificate | - | 10 weeks | - | Y, 20 hours | East Greenwich, RI | None | This is a paid training program. Training courses prepare individuals to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). CNA training courses consist of classroom work and clinical experience. Course instructors work with students to prepare them for the state certification exam, and students that successfully complete the program have the opportunity to work within Saint Elizabeth Community after graduation. | https://stelizabethcommunity.org/careers/benefits-training | info@stelizabethcommunity.org | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | Bristol, RI | - | https://silvercreekhc.com/ | Tfarias@silvercreekhc.com | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | South County Hospital | Certificate | $0.00 | 8 weeks | Days | - | Y, 20 hours | In-person | Wakefield, RI | High School Graduate | Students receive an hourly stipend to cover living costs while in training and are guaranteed a full-time position at South County Health upon completion of the program and required licensure | https://www.southcountyhealth.org/about-south-county-health/news/cna-jo… | |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Sunny View Nursing Home | Certificate | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | - | Warwick, RI | http://www.sunnyviewnursing.com/ | 401-737-9193 | |||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare | Certificate | Bristol, RI | no information on website regarding CNA training | https://dawnhillhc.com/https://dawnhillhc.com/ | ||||||||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Trinity Health and Rehabilitation | Certificate | $0.00 | - | - | - | Y, 20 hours | in-person | Woonsocket, RI | http://trinityhealthrehab.com/ | 401-765-5844 | ||
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Westerly Education Center | Certificate | $0.00 | 12 weeks | - | 357.5 | Y, 20 hours | in-person | Westerly, RI | Secondary reading level, High School credential | Prepares students for RI Nursing Assistant licensing exam. | https://www.westerlyedcenter.org/ed-overview/ | info@westerlyedcenter.org |
| Nursing Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | Your Choice of Nursing Assistant Training School | Certificate | 8 weeks | day or evening | Y, 20 hours | Providence, RI | None | Students at your choice will receive 8 weeks of training, consisting of classroom lecture with skills practice and hands on clinical supervision by a Registered Nurse. The CNA training program is for individuals who want to be employed as a licensed nursing assistant in Rhode Island. This Rhode Island Department of Health-approved course trains students to provide personal healthcare assistance in home or healthcare settings. The goal of this program is to educate our students in the importance of compassionate care. | https://yourchoiceofcna.com/ | ycts2019@gmail.com |