Cranston Adult Education Programs

Cranston Adult Education Programs’ Phlebotomy Technician program in Cranston, Rhode Island, prepares students for work as phlebotomists and allied health team members. Training covers medical terminology, blood and cell composition, blood sampling procedures, laboratory operations, aseptic techniques, and infection control. Students also develop communication skills, practice appropriate procedures, and complete clinical rotation requirements that include 100 successful venipunctures. The program is delivered through evening classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and runs for approximately sixteen weeks. Class attendance and participation are mandatory, and students must complete the required clinical venipunctures, chapter work, skills reviews, and examinations. Scrubs are required before the third class.

At a glance

• Next start: Wednesday August 19, 2026; enrollment ongoing
• Tuition: $500 deposit toward tuition upon registration; tuition and books total $1,550
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Medical Assistant (MA) at Cranston Adult Education Programs in Cranston, Rhode Island, prepares students for entry-level Medical Assistant positions in the allied health field. The program covers clinical and administrative work, including medical terminology, vital signs, basic electrocardiography, medical billing and coding, body systems, reception techniques, and laboratory procedures. It runs for approximately fifteen weeks in evening classes held on Mondays and Wednesdays. The next evening class is scheduled to start on August 19, 2026, with enrollment ongoing. Coursework includes communication with patients and personnel, medical-facility procedures, sterile techniques, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments procedures. Class attendance and participation are mandatory, along with completion of chapter and skills reviews and satisfactory exam ratings.

At a glance

• Next start: Wednesday August 19, 2026
• Tuition: Tuition and books are included in the $1,550 total; $500 toward tuition is due upon registration.
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Cranston Adult Education Programs in Cranston, Rhode Island, prepares students to assist nursing staff with basic patient care and perform CNA responsibilities in a medical facility. The program leads to preparation for the licensure examination. Training runs for approximately fifteen weeks and combines classroom instruction with clinical training, including 80 mandatory theory hours and 40 mandatory clinical hours. Coursework addresses patient care, anatomy, physiology, rehabilitation and restorative services, infection control, and safety. Class attendance and participation are mandatory, along with completion of assigned chapters and skills reviews and satisfactory examination ratings. The program’s next day class starts August 19, 2026, with enrollment ongoing.

At a glance

• Next start: August 19, 2026
• Leads to: the licensure examination
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

The Dental Assistant certification class offered by Cranston Adult Education Programs (CAEP) located in Rhode Island is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the dental field. Students will learn the fundamentals of dental assisting including chairside assisting, taking and developing dental x-rays, and dental office management. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the national certification exam.