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.

Online will run January 2 - January 4, 2025 (Delegates should access and review material and take the pretest prior to LIVE on campus class)

On Campus:  January 4, 2025, 9am - 4pm

CEUs: 6

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.

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

Session 1 - (CRN 22222) - Online: 1/4/25 - 1/18/25 (Margaret McManus, Jennifer Pearl, and Elizabeth Brown)

              Clinical: NHTI campus - 1/18/25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

Session 2 - (CRN 22350) - Online: 2/1/25 - 2/15/25  (Margaret McManus and Elizabeth Brown)

              Clinical: NHTI campus - 2/15/25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

 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 documents: None

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE.  Required PPE includes 2 surgical masks, N95, safety shield, gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

About the instructor:

Margaret McManus earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of New Hampshire in 2018 and her degree in Dental Hygiene from NHTI in 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on leadership at Southern New Hampshire University. Margaret worked as a traditionally trained dental assistant until 2020 and now works as a clinical dental hygienist in private practice, where she also supports new hires through the onboarding and training process.

Description: 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.

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

Session 1 - (CRN 22223) - online: 1/4/25 - 1/18/25

                Clinical: NHTI campus - 1/18/25 - 1pm - 5pm

Session 2 - (CRN 22224) - online: 2/1/25 - 2/15/25

                Clinial: NHTI campus - 2/15/25 - 1pm - 5pm

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

CEUs: 4

Prerequisites & required documents: Completed Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.

Please complete the Employment Verification Form

Thank you.

Required materials provided by student: Manual blood pressure cuff and stethoscope.

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.

This training qualifies the dental assistant, according to the NH Board of Dental Examiners’ regulations. The focus is on techniques and materials used in temporary fabrication, finishing margins, and duplicating tooth anatomy. Participants will create temporary crowns and bridges on typodonts only.

          Online portion: January 11 - January 25, 2025

          Clinical portion: on NHTI campus - January 25, 2025

          8am - 12pm

Hours: 8

Prerequisites and required documents:
ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or  Completion of the POI and ICP courses at NHTI

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: 2 surgical masks, safety glasses, face shield, latex free gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

Required materials:

• Two models of a tooth before and after crown preparation (before case goes to the lab).
• Impression trays.
• Material for 10 impressions & temporaries.

No impression material will be provided.  

About the instructor:

Billie Lunt received her degree in dental hygiene from NHTI Dental Hygiene Program in Concord, New Hampshire in 1997 and her Master of Science degree in education and public health from the University of Bridgeport in 2017. She has taught dental oral anatomy, beginner to advanced clinical dental hygiene, community dental health, and ethics. Professor Billie Lunt has a weekly published podcast to support students with content related to didactic and clinical practice. She has held leadership positions in governance and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the New Hampshire Steering Committee. She is the state representative of the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network and is an active member of the Oral Health Coalition.  

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. 

Online and in Concord - January 27-March 21, 2025

Zoom Orientation Meeting:  Monday, January 27, 2025, 9-10:30am.
Online Theory: January 27-Februrary 14, 2025 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)
In-person Range:  February 18, 2025 through February 21, 2025 (in person 8am-4pm T-F)
In-person Road: Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of February 24 and runs through March 21 if needed.
Location:  77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH  03301.

NOTE: No class on the February 17 holiday.

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.

Lecture and practice drills will focus on the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the dental office. Common systemic conditions, etiologies of disease, and risk assessment will be discussed.

In person at NHTI: February 8, 2025 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

CEUs: 4.5

Medical Emergency:

Are you ready for a medical emergency in the dental office? This course will review the common Medical emergencies in the dental office. Participants will understand the importance of vital signs, emergency simulation and identify essential equipment for the dental office.

Learning Objectives:

• List ways to prepare and prevent a medical emergency.
• Identify essential equipment for the dental office.
• Demonstrate the management of a common medical emergency in the dental office.

Infection Control:

Participants will be presented a review of infection control in the dental setting. Updated information stated in the CDC guidelines. Standard precautions will be discussed including hand hygiene, PPE, sharps safety. Protocols for the care of waterlines and disinfection of environmental surfaces.

Learning Objective:

• Describe the current CDC guidelines for infection control in a dental setting.
• Explain the importance of standard precautions.
• Identify proper protocols for instrument processing, care of dental unit waterlines, and disinfection of environmental surfaces.

In person at NHTI: February 8, 2025 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

CEUs: 4