Monday October 16, Wednesday October 18, Friday October 20, and Monday October 23, 2023, 10:00am – 3:00pm ET - SkyOp Online Classroom

In this course you will learn best practices for capturing outstanding aerial imagery.  You will get an introduction to using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro for post-processing.  You will need to have access to the current versions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro so you can work on class activities.  These applications are part of Adobe Creative Cloud.

The instruction is being provided by SkyOp, the leading sUAS courseware developer and training company in the country.  The course will focus on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).  These are defiined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

Session 1 -   Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21, 2023, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET - SkyOp Online Classroom

Session 2 -  Wednesday and Thursday, October 18 and 19, 2023, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET - SkyOp Online Classroom

Session 3 - Wednesday and Thursday, November 29 and 30, 2023, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET - SkyOp Online Classroom

This course prepares you to earn your remote pilot certificate.  It is designed to give you the instruction you need to prepare for and successfully pass the FAA remote pilot knowledge test.  The test itself, administered at an authorized FAA Knowledge Testing Center, will be a written exam with no piloting demonstration required.

The instruction is being provided by SkyOp, the leading sUAS courseware developer and training company in the country.  The course will focus on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).  These are defined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

This course meets the requirements established by the NH Board of Dental Examiners for dental assistants and dental hygienists. Topics: prescription/non-prescription products and safety considerations.

In person: October 21, 2023 - 8:30am - 3:30pm

Hours: 6

Prerequisites and required documents:
-RDH or ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of the POI and ICP courses
-Medical History Form - please print out, fill out, scan and email to: sinzer@ccsnh.edu

-Informed Consent Form

Required PPE: level 3 masks, latex free gloves, N95, face shield, and disposable gown.

*Documents can be E-mailed to nhtibtc@ccsnh.edu 

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. 

Saturday, October 21, 2023; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Sweeney 311

At this level we will learn the seven major chakras, the three Reiki healing symbols, and the definitions and practice of drawing them.  You will receive your Reiki II level attunement, practice long distance healing, protection and clearing yourself, preparing a space to practice Reiki, and building your Reiki practice.  The class ends with a guided meditation.  You will receive your certificates within the week. Once you receive your Reiki level II attunement you are considered a practitioner and can practice Reiki on anyone. You must be certified in Reiki I to take this class.

About the instructor:  Brenda J. Paquette has studied Spirituality for over 35 years.  She started Angel Guided Hands in 2005.  Her goal is to assist you on your spiritual path to share information and tools to help elevate your vibrations to receive clearer inner guidance to bring love, joy, balance, and harmony into your life.  Brenda is a Reiki Grand Master, Angel Healing practitioner, Intuitive Spiritual Counselor.  

Saturday, November 18, 2023; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Sweeney 311

At this level the student will learn what being a Reiki Master means and  understanding the 12 Chakras. You will also learn to work with Reiki guides and Healing Angels, understand what a healing crisis is, learn the attunement process, receive the Mast Symbols and practice drawing them and receive the Master level attunement. You will practice giving Reiki attunements and Reiki on each other and gain more helpful advice on how to build your own practice.  The class ends with a guided meditation.  At this level you must be certified in Reiki I and Reiki II.

About the instructor:  Brenda J. Paquette has studied Spirituality for over 35 years.  She started Angel Guided Hands in 2005.  Her goal is to assist you on your spiritual path to share information and tools to help elevate your vibrations to receive clearer inner guidance to bring love, joy, balance, and harmony into your life.  Brenda is a Reiki Grand Master, Angel Healing practitioner, Intuitive Spiritual Counselor.  

EDU225C -October 23 - December 16, 2023; 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.

EDU 224C - October 23 - December 16, 2023; ONLINE class; 3 credits

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.

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

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

October 30, November 14, November 21, December 5 and December 12.

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

About the instructor:

At CAST Amanda spearheads work with CTE educators and administrators at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and presentations her work has focused on work-based learning, designing competency-based assessment tools, supporting non-traditional learners, and effectively using Perkins funds to support innovative initiatives. For example, in New Hampshire, Amanda has been working with school districts and the Bureau of Career Development to create a CTE pathway in outdoor recreation. She is the Association for Career and Technical Education's (ACTE) national Inclusion Access Equity and Diversity (IAED) Coordinator. Amanda is currently serving as the PI on two National Science Foundation (NSF) funded projects and iTEST and an AISL (#2146613 and #2213919). Both projects are focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and rural middle school youth.  She is also currently the Co-PI on an NSF ATE project designed to build pathways from secondary Career and Technical Education programs into post- secondary biotechnology and biomanufacturing programs (#2202033).

Before working at CAST, Amanda was an accomplished Career and Technical Education (CTE) director and teacher with a proven record of achievement including being named the 2019 NH CTE Leader of the Year.

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 10/28 - 11/18/23

In person at NHTI - 11/18/23 from 8:30am - 1:30pm

CEUs: 6 Hours

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

Please email your certificates/diploma to nhtibtc@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 setting 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.