Certified Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island
Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for RI. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.
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route How to become a certified nursing assistant in Rhode Island
To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Rhode Island, you must complete a state-approved training program of 120 hours, including 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical training. After completing the program, you need to pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam, administered by Credentia, which costs $165. The Rhode Island Department of Health is the licensing body, and there is a $35 application fee. Rhode Island offers reciprocity for CNAs licensed in other states, requiring an application, fee, and verification of an active, in-good-standing license.
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Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Rhode Island. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.
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| Licensing body | Rhode Island Department of Health |
| State license | Required |
| Education | 120 hours, including 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical training in a state-approved program. |
| Experience | 40.0 hours |
| Exam | National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) via Credentia ($165) |
| Application fee | $35 |
| Renewal | Every 2.0 years |
| Notes | Minimum age not specified, but most programs require 18. Requires a criminal background check (BCI from RI Attorney General's Office) issued within 4 months of application. Renewal requires having worked for pay as a CNA for at least 8 hours in the past 24 months. |
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