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 Seniors.

Course Dates: Offered throughout the Spring semester between January 21, 2025 and May 10, 2025 as needed per student.

Online: Self-paced modules to be completed during the semester dates above.

In Person: To be scheduled with the instructor during the semester dates above at the NHTI campus, after completing the online portion, during any of these lab time slots:

• Monday 8am-12pm
• Monday 12:30pm-4:30pm
• Tuesday 12:30pm-4:30pm
• Wednesday 12:30pm-4:30pm

CEU’s:  20 

Prerequisites & Forms:

• Proof of current CPR
• Copy of current RDH license
• Medical History Form - please print, fill out, scan and email back to kmagee@ccsnh.edu
• Informed Consent Form 

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.

PPE Requirements: Clinical attire, including scrubs and closed toe shoes, face masks, safety glasses, and non-latex gloves.

Email the forms in one email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu within 10 days of registration to secure your seat.

*PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be officially registered until ALL paperwork as well as payment has been submitted.

EDU209C - January 23 - March 13, 2025; ONLINE Class; 4 credits

This is an online class with Zoom meetings on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Learn how to create effective standards-based CTE curriculum, beginning with identifying the desired results, determining the evidence of competency and then laying out the sequencing of teaching and learning experiences to develop and demonstrate the desired understanding. Students will develop complete unit and lesson plans that address competencies, utilize formative and summative assessments and identify the most appropriate instructional practices for the content and grade level. 

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.

Online portion: Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.

Online portion from February 23 - March 8, 2025

In person at NHTI - March 8, 2025 from 8:30am - 1:30pm

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites:  RDH, ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or proof of completion of POI and ICP courses. (Must submit certificates.)

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

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires a face mask.

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.

About the instructors:

Professor Katrina Magee RDH, CPHDH, MSDH

Katrina Magee attended West Virginia University for her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Old Dominion University for her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene. She earned her Certified Public Health Certification from NHTI.  She has taught at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Idaho State University, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has been teaching full-time at NHTI since 2004. Professor Magee has practiced in various settings throughout the country including private practice, state prisons, schools, Indian reservations, youth centers, and long-term care. 

Katrina has taught several dental hygiene courses throughout her years in education. Currently she is the Dental Hygiene Community Clinic Coordinator and teaches community dental health theory, preventive oral health strategies, research methodologies, evidence-based dentistry, educational theory, service-learning, oral histology, head and neck anatomy, administration of local anesthesia and the administration of nitrous oxide sedation. In addition, she is involved in clinical teaching on site and off-site in alternative public health settings.

Through the years she has been recognized for her community outreach and excellence in teaching. She has received the Excellence in Education and Service Award from NHTI, the Excellence in Clinical Teaching, and the Teacher of the Year Awards from the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine and the G.W. Hirshfield Academic and Community Service Award from Old Dominion University.

Online and in Concord - February 24-March 28, 2025

Zoom Orientation Meeting:  Monday, February 24, 2025, 9-10:30am.
Online Theory: February 24-March 14, 2025 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)
In-person Range:  March 17-March 21, 2025 (in person 8am-4pm T-F)
In-person Road: Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of March 24 and runs through March 28 if needed.
Location: 77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301.

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #98-1-68008-493-1.

Overview
Training for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A prepares students for licensing using online, self-paced instruction and in-vehicle training time. After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.

The license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid NH Driver License
• Have a CDL Learner’s Permit-required to register for class; otherwise a copy of your driver record may be required to enroll

Additional Student Responsibilities:

• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV
• Complete Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Enroll in random drug & alcohol testing program
• Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as student

Please note the following:

To gain employment in this field, applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses. The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtained during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training                  ( https://www.pattensdrivertraining.com/ )

Contact Kathy Taylor, Director of Workforce Development at kjtaylor@ccsnh.edu for more information and to register.

EDU225C - March 24 - May 10, 2025; ONLINE Class; 3 credits

As a pathway to Paraeducator certification, paraeducators may complete a portfolio demonstrating the knowledge and skills competencies in the areas of math, reading, and writing, and the ability to assist in math, reading, and writing instruction.  This course guides students in the preparation and completion of the required portfolio evidence through participation in a series of seminars and completing evidence to be presented in a final portfolio.

About the instructor:

Cynthia has been in education since 1998. She has taught in educator preparation at the University of New Hampshire and Saint Anselm College before coming to NHTI. Cynthia is the coordinator of clinical practice for the Education Department at NHTI and Professor of Education. In the past, Cynthia was an elementary and middle school teacher and an assistant middle school principal. She loves all aspects of education, but areas of professional interest include mentoring new teachers, supporting students with disabilities, student assessment, and special education. Cynthia earned her B.S and M.Ed from Notre Dame College and is completing her doctoral dissertation through Northeastern University.

EDU224C - April 3 - May 22, 2025; ONLINE class; 3 credits

The class is an instructor supported asynchronous class with zoom class discussion times.

Zoom times are all from 5:00pm – 6:30pm on Thursdays.

The focus of this course is student learning and effective instruction.  Throughout this course, the concepts of Universal Design for Learning, "expert teachers" and "expert learners," research, theories, mindsets, and best practices in instructional approaches that increase student learning and achievement are examined.  The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of how learners grow and develop, and to design appropriately challenging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences for ALL of the learners in the classroom.

Required Text: - Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and an Innovators Mindset - you can order from Amazon.

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

Class Date: April 5, 2025 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (Room Macrury 123)

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: RDH OR ADA Graduate Dental Assistant OR proof of completion of POI and ICP courses. Must submit certificates.

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

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: 3-4 surgical masks, safety glasses, gloves, 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 submitted.

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. This class is self paced.

We have two convenient offerings/options for this class to fit into your busy schedule.

CEU:  3

CANCELED - Session 1 - Online: 2/10/25 - 2/21/25

Session 2 - Online: 4/14/25 - 4/25/25