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.

Hybrid: Online and in Concord with Patten Driving School

Location: 77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #978-1-68008-493-1.

Fall Session (CRN 12335): September 8 - October 9, 2026

Zoom Orientation Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 9-10:30am.

Online Theory (40 Hours): September 8 - September 25, 2026 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)

In-person Range (25 Hours): September 28 - October 2, 2026 (in person 8am-4:30pm)

In-person Road (20 Hours): October 5 - October 9, 2026 (individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions if needed)

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.

Program Cost

The $9,150 includes training tuition only for theory, range, road, one state test session with instructor and tractor trailer provided.

Students will be required to pay for the following to the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles and the New Hampshire Department of Safety, for your enrollment records, permit(s) and applicable test(s):

• Copy of Learner's Permit: $20
• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV: cost varies (est. $100)
• Drug & Alcohol Screen: cost varies (est. $100)
• If chosen for a random drug and alcohol screen: cost varies
• State re-test fee with Patten's Driving School: $450

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the 'Wait List' please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

This program is WIOA and SNAP E&T eligible.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training.

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.

CEUs:  3

Online: 9/14/26 - 9/25/26

The LNA training program will prepare eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in providing direct patient care. The course will combine online class room, lab and clinical practice in simulation and/or an acute medical setting. At completion, students will be prepared to sit for the state certification examination and submit their Board of Nursing LNA license application.

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program will consist of:

• 60 hours of online theory        
• 60 hours of clinical        
• 30 hours of laboratory

for a total of 150 hours of coursework.The didactic work is done through the Canvas online learning platform. Laboratory skills training is done in person at NHTI. Clinical is an in-person work format held at a facility partnered with NHTI. After successfully completing the LNA program, all students must register for the state competency written and clinical exam and complete a criminal background check/finger printing as part of the process to obtain their LNA license with the State of New Hampshire.This course is not part of the Nursing Program.

LNA Program Admission Eligibility and Submission Checklist 

• Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English, relative to job related assignments
• Minimum of 16 years of age; diploma or GED not required
• Have not been convicted of a felony
• Comply with NHTI’s application procedure
• Comply with NHTI’s tuition requirements
• Able to pass a drug screening 

To Apply: 

The following items must be submitted to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu before your application is reviewed:

• Application for LNA Program Admission
• A copy of your resume
• Current BLS certification
• Criminal Background check: go to https://services.dos.nh.gov/chri/cpo scroll down and click the green button: “Online NH Criminal Background Check” ($25)

Following Application Review:

• Brief interview with the LNA Program Coordinator

 Medical information required:

• 12 panel Drug Screen
• QuantiFERON blood test (a 2 step Tb tine can be substituted if BCG has not been received, or proof of a previous 2 step TB coupled with a current Tb tine test).

Registration:

Once all admission requirements are approved by the LNA Program Coordinator you will receive an email with registration instructions. By completing the registration process you agree to attend and comply with the tuition payment (includes tuition and books; supply fees are required as listed below).

Supplemental Tools (recommended for lab and clinical):

• Secondhand Watch
• Stethoscope
• Scrubs - appropriately fitting and professional in appearance

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the ‘Wait List’, please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

The American Red Cross BLS Provider CPR/AED classroom course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Care of adults, children, and infants is covered. 4-hour class; 2-year certification. Certification e-card included.

This course will cover how to apply and integrate basic principles of coronal polishing on a patient so that biofilm and stain removal is attained.

Online: September 26 - October 31, 2026 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinicals: October 10, 2026 from 8am - 5pm and October 31, 2026 from 8am - 12pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 12

Prerequisites and Required Documents:

• • ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.
    
  • Informed Consent Form

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

• Medical History Form - please print, fill out, scan, and email back to CRAllen@ccsnh.edu 
  

Required by Student: Treat 5 patients under the supervision of a NH dentist between clinical sessions.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE which includes a lab coat, safety glasses, 2 face masks, N95 mask, and latex free gloves.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the 'Wait List' please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

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

In Person: October 3, 2026 from 8:30am - 5:30pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 8

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 3-4 surgical masks, safety glasses, 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 pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the 'Wait List' please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

This required course reviews infection control procedures through lecture and clinical activities. Dental hygienists learn the latest protocols for proper asepsis in non-traditional settings. 

In Person: October 10, 2026 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites: Copy of current RDH license.

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be officially registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the ‘Wait List’, please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.

This required class meets once as a group, followed by individual completion of required online activities. Topics discussed assist public health dental hygienists to understand and comply with legal requirements to properly handle patient medical records. Key concepts of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and NH law regarding client abuse are included. Participants draft a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and are required to complete learning activities prior to class end date.

Online: 10/12 - 10/30/2026 - Online class work is to be completed using the Canvas Learning Management Sytem (Login Information will be provided after registration).

In Person: 10/12/2026 from 6-8pm at the NHTI Campus.

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: Copy of current RDH license.

Email the above 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 pre-requisites and required documents have been received, reviewed, and approved.

When adding yourself to the ‘Wait List’, please add your payment method so we may finish enrolling you to the course once it has been determined that you have met all the prerequisites.