Healthcare pathways at Community College of Rhode Island

Earn a certification, build hands-on experience, and apply to Community College of Rhode Island with a stronger profile. Every pathway below ends at a program this institution offers.

Medication Aide to LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

Timeline: 1 year
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Southwestern College

CNA to LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

Timeline: 1 year
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

East Arkansas Community College

CNA to Sonographer

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

CNA to Radiologic Technologist

Step into medical imaging. Your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Albany Technical College

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Broward College, Columbus Technical College

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Savannah Technical College

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Timeline: 18 months
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Antelope Valley Community College District

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish speakers

Snead State Community College

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