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 simultaneously as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

• Online: 6/6/26 - 6/20/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 6/20/26 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at the NHTI campus

 Note: 

• Course not designed to meet annual OSHA training requirement. 
• Course not required for dental assistant graduates from ADA accredited programs.

CEUs: 6

Required Materials: Students must provide their own personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes 2 surgical masks, N95 mask, safety shield, latex free gloves, scrubs, and a lab jacket.

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 simultaneously as these classes are prerequisites for our other dental classes.

• Online: 6/6/26 - 6/20/26 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)
• Clinical: 6/20/26 from 1pm - 5pm at the NHTI campus

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

CEUs: 6

Prerequisites and Required Documents: Please complete the Employment Verification Form confirming a minimum 400 hours of chairside experience.

Required Materials: Students must provide their own manual blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and personal protective equipment. Required PPE includes surgical masks, safety glasses, scrubs, lab coat, 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.

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: 6/8/26 - 6/19/26

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: June 27 - July 25, 2026 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinicals: July 11, 2026 from 8am - 5pm and July 25, 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 channon@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.

EDU225C: July 6 - August 29, 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 introduces students to the fundamentals of landscape management. Over five weeks, participants will learn essential concepts including plant care, soil health, turf management, and plant identification, while gaining an understanding of how environmental and site conditions influence maintenance decisions. Each class will include hands-on learning to build practical skills in the areas covered. The program also emphasizes workplace professionalism, including effective client and team communication. The course concludes with a comprehensive property evaluation and assessment to identify landscape management practices that support healthy, functional, and well-maintained outdoor spaces. 

This class does not take the place of the NH Certified Landscape Professional certification but introduces several of the topics covered more in depth in the NHCLP program.

Class Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2026

Days/Times: Wednesdays, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm  at the NHTI Campus.  Sweeney Hall, Room 311 and outdoor locations for hands-on training.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Intro to Landscape Maintenance and Plants
• Planting and Soils
• Turf Establishment and Maintenance
• Plants Identification and Maintenance
• Site Assessment and Professionalism

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this training, students will:

• Understand the scope of landscape maintenance work
• Perform basic maintenance tasks safely and effectively
• Recognize plants, turf, and site conditions
• Apply seasonal and site-based decision-makingDemonstrate professionalism on job sites

Personal protective equipment: You will need to have the following for the hands-on portion of the course:

• Eye protection
• Work gloves
• Safety shoes
• Hearing protection
• Hard hat

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: 7/13/26 - 7/24/26

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: 8/3/26 - 8/14/26