This is a hybrid course with 5 hours didactic and 2 hours online. The course will include lecture and PPT slides, discussion, and demonstrations of techniques to conduct online searches to find the best levels of evidence available to answer clinical questions and discover implementation and other relevant types of evidence to inform public health professionals seeking to design, deliver, and appraise dental public health programs. Included in the course will be opportunities for students to conduct searches to answer clinical questions, as well as program component, delivery and appraisal questions. During the course students will be required to conduct their own guided online searches and to report back to the group their findings. The instructor will be available throughout these exercises to provide assistance, as needed.

Online: February 28 - March 14, 2026 (Students should access and review material prior to the on campus class)

On Campus: March 14, 2026 from 8:30am - 3:30PM in MacRury 140

CEUs: 7

This course will focus on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry.  It is designed to give landscaping professionals the knowledge and skills to work safely, productively, and with confidence.

Class Dates: March 11 - April 15, 2026

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

Topics to be covered will include:

• Introduction to Safety Culture
• Company Safety Policies & Procedures
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Hazard Identification & Risk Management
• Required Personal Protective Equipment
• Worksite Safety & Traffic Control
• Manual Handling & Ergonomics
• Equipment Inspection, Startup, & Shutdown Procedures (hand-held equipment)
• Equipment Inspection, Startup, & Shutdown Procedures (walk behind/ride on equipment) 
• Truck & Trailer Pre-trip and Driving Protocols
• Production Techniques

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

• Protect operators against known hazards;
• Protect equipment against improper operation; and
• Understand the levels of techniques to improve production and safety.

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

EDU225C: March 23 - May 9, 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.

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: March 28, 2026 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

CEUs: 4

Participants will learn how, when, and why to best employ medical measures for dental disease management while considering therapeutic treatments as being in the interest of patients in diverse socioeconomic populations. Specifically, we will learn indications and contraindications to sealant, silver diamine fluoride(SDF), and ITR placement. We will review and explore emerging topics and materials in minimally invasive dentistry to include Povidone Iodine; Papacarie Duo; Nanosilver Fluoride technology; P11-4 (curodont); and arginine. The hands-on portion of the course will provide participants with an opportunity to place glass ionomer pit and fissure sealants, SDF, as well as practice ITR placement on teeth. Evidence supporting rationale and technique will be presented.

Online: April 4 - 18, 2026

Clinical: April 18, 2026 from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the NHTI campus         

Note: This course has 4 didactic credits and 6 lab credits.

CEUs: 10

Prerequisites and required documents: Active RDH license - email to nhtiwe@ccsnh.edu

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires: a face mask, safety glasses or safety shield, 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 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: April 4 - May 2, 2026 (Must be completed prior to attending clinical portion.)

Clinical: April 18, 2026 from 8am - 5pm and May 2, 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.

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: April 11, 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.