This course qualifies the orthodontic dental assistant to perform those expanded orthodontic duties designated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

Hours: 8

Prerequisites and materials:
-RDH OR ADA Graduate Dental Assistant OR proof of completion of POI and ICP courses

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Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires:3-4 surgical masks, gloves, face shields, scrubs, and lab jackets.

Please Note: You will not be registered and a seat will not be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is in place is submitted

Online:  January 11-22

This course provides infection control guidelines and recommendations for the dental office. The course is based on the CDC infection and prevention guidelines, and includes information on disinfection and sterilization, products, and asepsis protocols. This course fulfills the NH dental infection control requirements for certification and license renewal.

 CEU:  3

Preliminary Inspection of the Oral Cavity - 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.

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

Online portion: January 2nd - January 16th, 2021

Clinical portion (NHTI CAMPUS): Saturday, January 16, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

CEUs: 4 Hours

Prerequisites & required documents and materials:

• 400 hours of chairside experience
• Employment Verification form
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope

Please click link to submit your  forms: https://forms.gle/BJfyKyLULam6KUfQ7

PPE Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE.  Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, gloves, in addition to required blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be 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. 

Online Portion: January 2 - January 16, 2021 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion)

Clinical Portion (NHTI Campus): Saturday, January 16, 2021, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please note: 

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

CEUs: 4 

Required documents: Proof of liability insurance

Required equipment: Lab coat and safety glasses

Please click link to submit your  forms: https://forms.gle/BJfyKyLULam6KUfQ7

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: 2 surgical masks, N95, safety shield, 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 necessary paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

1/19/21 - 3/12/21 

Predicated upon legislative requirements such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this course considers theories and issues in the context of inclusive instructional settings. Students will develop an understanding of the various legal and ethical requirements as well as effective instructional strategies for curriculum adaptation and delivery within the context of Federal and NH State Special Education and Education laws and procedures. (Prerequisite: EDU 104C/TECP51C or permission of department chair of Education) (TECP candidates have additional course requirements for the certification portfolio.)

Registration information & forms can be found at the link below:https://www.nhti.edu/programs-courses/course-schedule/

Dates: 1/19-3/12/2021  CRN: 21125  Credits: 3

Description: A study of addictive behaviors and treatment from a multi-modal presentation of historical, sociological, political and medical issues and their importance relative to the treatment of addictive behaviors in today's society.

Registration information & forms can be found at the link below: https://www.nhti.edu/programs-courses/registration-info/

Every other Wednesday - Jan 20 - Apr 28th  5:00 - 7:00 pm

Required text included:

Communicating Mindfully, Dan Huston

Over the last two decades, mindfulness has enjoyed an exponential rise in nearly every facet of society. From healthcare to education, the military to professional sports teams, training in mindfulness is improving people’s physical and psychological health, as well as their performance and life satisfaction. Many business leaders recognize the benefits mindfulness can bring to the workforce, including increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs.

This 8-part series introduces participants to the basics of Communicating Mindfully, a time-tested, internationally respected curriculum that infuses the study of mindfulness with the study of communication and emotional intelligence. Studies have shown participant improvement in all of these areas, suggesting this powerful combination increases a broad array of skills that benefit participants both personally and professionally.  Participants will deepen their understanding and practice of mindful communication through an in-depth look at the ways self-talk, self-concept, and assertive behavior impact communication.

The course is designed around the fact that each moment of our lives is unique and unpredictable. CM  provides participants with the skills they need to accurately assess internal and external factors involved in any given communication experience and make effective choices about how to communicate productively based on that awareness. Through the study of communication theory and mindfulness, participants learn to identify and modify unproductive communication habits, thus increasing their ability to manage stressful situations and improve relationships with others.

Communicating Mindfully for the Workplace Schedule

Meeting 1: Getting Started: Beginner’s Mind, January 20

Meeting 2: Conversation & Listening Skills: Paying Attention, Feb 3

Meeting 3: Becoming Better Listeners: More Than Meets the Ear, Feb 17

Meeting 4: Nonverbal Behavior & Physical Sensations, Mar 3

Meeting 5: Self-Talk: Getting to Know Ourselves, March 17

Meeting 6: Self-Concept: Who Do You Think You Are?,  March 31

Meeting 7: Assertive Behavior: Tell It Like It Is,  Apr 14

Meeting 8: An End and a New Beginning, Apr 28

This course addresses systemic conditions and diseases with emphasis on dental hygiene treatment planning, the management of dental and medical emergencies in alternative dental settings and includes a pharmacology review for common disease states. An update on the “new normal” for infection control procedures and use of preprocedural mouth rinses.

Date: January 23, 2021

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

CEUs: 6