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.

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:  10/12/26 - 10/23/26

October 20, 2026 to January 19, 2027

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.

EDU225C: October 26 - December 19, 2026; 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.

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.

Online: 10/31/26 - 11/7/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: 11/7/26 from 9am - 3pm 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.

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.

Lecture and clinical sessions provide an in-depth study of dental sealants. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the participant will be qualified to legally apply sealants in NH. The student will take the didactic, place sealants on extracted teeth and models and then place sealants under the supervision of their dentist.

Note: This course is not required for Dental Assistant Graduates from ADA Accredited Programs. Course is not appropriate for RDH.

Online:  October 31 - November 14, 2026 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 8:30am to 5:30pm at the NHTI campus

Prerequisites and Required Documents: ADA Graduate Dental Assistant or Completion of POI and ICP courses.

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

CEUs: 8

Required Materials: Two extracted teeth MUST be provided by participant.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires 2 surgical masks, surgical caps, N95 mask, safety glasses, face shield, 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.