Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

This course has been designed to provide participants with didactic and clinical continuing education to be eligible to administer nitrous oxide (N2O/O2) in the state of New Hampshire. The course will cover the history of nitrous oxide, neurophysiology of pain and pain control, patient assessment including medical and dental indications and contraindications, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology of nitrous oxide, emergency prevention and management, nitrous oxide armamentarium including safe assembly and handling of gas tanks, masks, tubing, scavenger and monitoring equipment, techniques, record keeping, and regulatory/legal issues.

The NH board requires a minimum of 8 didactic hours and 6 clinical hours.

If a course participant is seeking certification in nitrous oxide administration in a state other than NH, it is the responsibility of that participant to contact the appropriate state board and gain knowledge of and meet the requirements for nitrous oxide administration in that state.

This is a hybrid course with self-paced online modules. Once the online portion is completed, the clinical portion would be scheduled with the instructor to join an on campus lab currently in progress with the Dental Hygiene students.

Course Dates: Offered throughout the Fall semester between August 25, 2025 and December 13, 2025 as needed per student.

Online: Self-paced modules to be completed during the semester dates above. (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: To be scheduled with the instructor during the semester dates above at the NHTI campus, after completing the online portion.

CEU’s:  20 

Prerequisites and Required Documents:

• Current CPR Certification
• Current RDH License
• Medical History Form - please print, fill out, scan, and email back to kmagee@ccsnh.edu
• Informed Consent Form 

Email your documents as attachments in one email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

Text Required:  Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation , 4th  Edition, by Morris S. Clark, DDS, FACD and Ann Brunick , RDH, M.S., 2015  You can find this on AMAZON.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. Clinical attire, including scrubs and closed toe shoes, face masks, safety glasses, and latex free gloves.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

REFRESHER Fact Sheet 2025

This hybrid course was prepared for dental hygienists who have been out of practice for a time and want to get back into the field or for those who are practicing, but feel their skills need updating.

The course is designed to review theory and techniques learned in dental hygiene school and on the job. Current “best practices” will be introduced, but specialized procedures will not be covered in great detail and, in some cases, will require additional courses.

Program Goals:

• Dental Hygiene Process of Care
• Definitive Oral Prophylaxis
• Radiographic Techniques
• Review of Current Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines
• Review of Hand Instrumentation including Ultrasonics

Course objectives are met through didactic and clinical instruction which will introduce, update, and review current techniques in the practice of dental hygiene.

Program Outcomes: 

Participants who complete the course can be assured they have had the opportunity to learn the most up to date, science-based theory and techniques. The program satisfies the criteria of the NH Board of Dental Examiners when a refresher course is mandated for hygienists who want to renew their active dental hygiene license. 

CEUs: 20

Program Description:

• Online Assessment and Review of Theory (2)
  • Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.
• Clinical Review (18)
  • 3-hour lab session to review hand instruments and the ultrasonic tips on a typodont
  • 4-hour clinic session
  • 2-hour radiology review

The online portion needs to be completed before the start of the scheduled hands-on sessions. 

The scheduling of this course will be based upon faculty availability. Students are expected to provide one client for the clinical portion of the course.

Required Materials:

Students will need a variety of Gracey curettes, scalers (universal, sickle), and a typodont to practice instrumentation. Instrumentation is to be practiced weekly on a typodont. If needed, instruments may be available on a loaner basis (for an additional fee). 

Also required for the course: scrubs, lab coat, loups/light if you have them, scrub cap, proper leather or pleather clinic shoes, and two pairs of safety glasses (one for student, one for patient). Latex free gloves, masks, and face shields will be provided for refresher course (NO latex - NHTI’s clinic is a latex free environment).

Prerequisites and Required Documents:

• Current CPR Certification
• College Transcript - please let us know if you are an NHTI graduate as we can access your course history directly.
• Refresher Application - please print, fill out, scan, and email back.

Email your documents as attachments in one email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED101C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 3 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 0.9 CEU

The Micro-credential: Educational Leadership for Professional Growth aims to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning in educational institutions. This program aligns with the school's mission and core values by developing workplace conditions that enhance professional development and student learning.

Participants will learn to establish a professional culture focused on shared goals, ethical practice, open communication, and collective responsibility for student success. Emphasizing mutual accountability and productive relationships, this course supports continuous improvement and professional capacity.

Modules will include job-embedded learning opportunities, collegial feedback, and faculty-led program enhancements to promote holistic student success.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competencies: Effective educational leaders shall foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff to promote each student’s academic success and well-being. Establish and sustain a professional culture of engagement and commitment to shared vision, goals, and objectives pertaining to the education of the whole child.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED103C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 4 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 1.2 CEU

The overarching goal of the Micro-credential: Ethical Leadership in Education, integrating the modules on Ethical Decision-Making and Integrity in Student Supports, is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills essential for ethical leadership. The focus is on navigating ethical challenges, fostering academic success, and promoting student well-being through adherence to professional norms and effective stewardship.

Participants will learn to apply ethical principles in decision-making, cultivate a positive school culture, and actively champion the academic success and well-being of every student.

The modules emphasize the importance of ethical conduct, professionalism, and collaboration with stakeholders to create an environment that prioritizes child-centered education. Through engaging in practical action research and reflective activities, participants will demonstrate their ability to integrate ethical leadership principles into the role of an educational leader.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competency 2: Effective educational leaders shall act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being as follows:

NH Competency 9: Effective educational leaders shall manage school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

NCED102C: 8-Week, Self-paced, Online; 2 Modules (Badges issued upon completion of each module); 0.6 CEU

The Micro-credential: Leadership for Continuous Improvement aims to empower educational leaders to drive excellence through strategic planning, evidence-based practices, and innovation. This micro-credential focuses on equipping leaders with the skills necessary to act as agents of continuous improvement, promoting each student’s academic success and well-being. Grounded in the principles of ethical and professional conduct, this program aligns educational practices with the school's mission, vision, and core values, emphasizing integrity, fairness, and transparency.

Participants will learn to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, perseverance, and learning, ensuring that continuous improvement is at the heart of the school's operations. By placing children at the center of education and accepting responsibility for each student’s success, leaders will model and promote ethical and professional behavior among faculty and staff.

The modules will focus on developing strategic plans, implementing evidence-based practices, and fostering innovation to achieve sustained educational excellence. This micro-credential is dedicated to creating an environment where strategic leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement support the academic success and holistic well-being of every student.

This course covers the following NH Administrative Competencies:

NH Competency: Effective educational leaders shall act as agents of continuous improvement to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.

Offered as a rolling admission throughout the semester.

This course prepares dental assistants and dental hygienists to monitor nitrous oxide use during dental procedures. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will meet the qualifications stipulated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

This is a hybrid course with self-paced online modules. Once the online portion is completed, the clinical portion would be scheduled with the instructor to join an on campus lab currently in progress with the Dental Hygiene students.

Course Dates: Offered throughout the Fall semester between August 25, 2025 and December 13, 2025 as needed per student.

Online: Self-paced modules to be completed during the semester dates above. (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: To be scheduled with the instructor during the semester dates above at the NHTI campus, after completing the online portion.

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites and Required Documents: RDH or ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.

Please email your certificates/diploma to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu as an attachment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires a face mask and latex free gloves.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

With online and hands-on components, course topics include barrier techniques, limiting contamination, hand washing, handling of sharps, sterilization, disinfection, and disposal of waste materials. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion. 

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection at the same time, same session as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

Session 1 - (CRN 11126)

Instructor - Billie Lunt

• Online: 8/30/25 - 9/13/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 9/13/25 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

Session 2 - (CRN 11384)

Instructor  - Casey Hannon

• Online: 9/27/25 - 10/4/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 10/4/25 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

 Please Note: 

• Course not designed to meet annual OSHA training requirement. 
• Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs.

CEUs: 6

Required Materials: Students must provide their own personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes 2 surgical masks, N95 mask, safety shield, latex free gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

This covers the Introduction to Dental Assisting in 302.06. With online and hands-on components, this course prepares dental assistants to perform a preliminary oral inspection on patients and includes taking medical/dental histories, obtaining/reading vital signs, basic oral anatomy and terminology, and dental charting. Participants must complete assignments online prior to clinical portion.

Students normally take Infection Control Practice and Preliminary Oral Inspection at the same time, same session as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

Session 1 - (CRN 11383)

• Online: 8/30/25 - 9/13/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 9/13/25 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus

 Session 2 - (CRN 11127)

• Online: 9/27/25 - 10/4/25 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 10/4/25 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus

 Please Note: Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs; course not appropriate for RDH.

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites and Required Documents: Please complete the Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.

Required Materials: Students must provide their own manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, and latex free gloves.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.