Specific Academic Requirements
Health Programs

Each program has additional admission requirements which are listed on the academic program pages. Applicants are responsible for knowing these requirements, any specific deadlines, and submitting appropriate documents as noted. Students who do not meet the specific academic course requirements for their desired program may be offered admission to the Associate in Science in General Studies program and take these courses at NHTI. Grades of "C" or higher are required in each pre-requisite course, in addition to fulfillment of the other general and specific requirements, to be considered for the desired program.

Depending on their intended major and academic background, students may take as part of the General Studies program, courses such as:

• Introductory English
• Introductory Mathematics
• Introductory Technical Mathematics
• Introductory Biology with Lab
• Introductory Chemistry with Lab
• Pre-Engineering Technology Physics
• Study Strategies

Freshman Assessment

Students entering programs at NHTI, Concord's Community College are required to complete placement testing before registering for classes. Testing may be waived based on performance on standardized tests and/or grades in specific college courses. Department Heads of academic programs will use testing data to help advise students in course selection. Both national and NHTI data indicate that students benefit from assessment and placement. Students who need to strengthen skills may need extra time to complete their programs. For more information, students may contact Admissions at 603-271-7134, the Learning Center at 603-271-7725, or the Department Head of the program in which they are interested or to which they have been admitted.

A student may be eligible to substitute another higher-level course for the course prescribed in the curriculum, if indicted by the results of the student’s incoming assessment scores. The substitution can be made only with the joint approval of the student’s Department Head and the Department Head of the area offering the course. The approval form is available in the Registrar’s Office.
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Dental Assisting

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 1, 2008 for Fall 2008 admission (with the exception of the interview).

1. A course in high school science (biology or chemistry), or the equivalent, must have been completed with a minimum grade of “C”;
2. An informational group interview with the Dental Admissions Committee is required;
3. Observe professional practices in a dental office for a period of not less than twenty (20) hours; please submit the completed Observation Form to the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 1, 2008; the form is available in PDF or Request a Copy in Print, or from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134.

Dental Hygiene

For Fall 2008 admission, preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 1, 2008 and have taken the NLN test no later than the February testing date (with the exception of the interview and receipt of the NLN test results if test taken no later than February 2008 testing date).

1. "Composite Percentile All" score of 50 or higher on the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination-RN (NLN) must be presented. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who sit for the NLN exam no later than the February testing date; applicants are permitted to take the NLN exam only once in any 6-month period; (Information regarding test registration is available from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134.)
2. College preparatory level courses in biology and chemistry, with labs, with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 with grades of “C” or higher;
4. An informational group interview with the Dental Admissions Committee;
5. Observe professional practices in a dental office for a period of not less than twenty hours prior to first-time enrollment; please submit to the Admission Office a letter from the dentist in whose office you observed dental practices. A Dental Hygiene Program Observation Form is available here in PDF or Request a Copy in Print.

   Priority consideration will be given to candidates who sit for the NLN exam no later than the February testing date; applicants are permitted to take the NLN exam only once in any 6-month period;

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 18, 2008 for Fall 2008 admission with the exception of the interview.

1. Applicants must have completed a two year AMA or AMA equivalent allied health training program that is patient care related, e.g., radiologic technology, nursing, physical therapy, etc.
2. In lieu of #1, a Bachelor’s Degree in Science qualifies for admission.
3. All applicants must have completed college level Anatomy and Physiology I and II, with laboratory, with grades of “C” or higher.
4. The following college level courses are required with grades of “C” or higher:
   • Algebra I
   • Biology
   • Communication Skills
   • General Physics
5. Medical Terminology is strongly recommended.
6. A personal interview is required.
7. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the admissions department. The 2007 - 2008 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Confidential Letter of Reference form is available here in PDF or Request a Copy in Print.
8. The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Allied Health Professionals. This includes one and two person adult, infant, and child rescue.

Radiologic Technology

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 18, 2008 for Summer 2008 admission (with the exception of the interview).

1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Personal interview will be arranged with the applicant by the Admission Office once the admission file is complete;
4. Applicants must write an essay based on the field of Radiologic Technology; instructions on how to complete this requirement are available from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134 or you may access the instructions for completing this requirement in PDF format or you may request that the instructions be mailed to you. If you have further questions please contact the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134 or by email at .
5. The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for one and two person adult, infant, and child before program registration.

Radiation Therapy (Associate in Science)

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 18, 2008 (with the exception of the interview) for Fall 2008 admission.

1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “C” or higher OR NHTI’s MT 108 and MT 109 with grades of “C” or higher;
3. High school level physics is recommended;
4. Clinical observation period in a Radiation Oncology Center; criteria established by and available from program faculty; call 603-271-7159 for information;
5. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for one and two person adult, infant and child before program registration;
6. A personal interview will be arranged with the applicant by the Admissions Office once the admission file is complete.

Radiation Therapy (Certificate Program)

Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 15, 2008 (with the exception of the interview) for Fall 2008 admission.

1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. High school level physics is recommended;
4. Clinical observation period in a Radiation Oncology Center; criteria established by and available from program faculty; call 603-271-7159 for information;
5. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for one and two person adult, infant and child before program registration;
6. A personal interview with the applicant will be arranged by the Admissions Office once the admission file is complete.
7. Completion of a Radiological Sciences program.

Health Science

1. High School level courses in chemistry and biology with labs, or the equivalent, must be completed with grades of “C” or higher; and
2. Proof of licensure, registration, or certification in a health career field must be presented.

Nursing RN

Priority Consideration will be given to students whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 1, 2008 for Fall 2008 admission. Students will not be considered for admission until all admission requirements have been met.

1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Fall 2008 Applicants: Minimum “Percentile All” score of 50 in each section (verbal, mathematics and science) on the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination-RN (NLN);
   • Priority Consideration will be given to candidates who complete their NLN requirement no later than the January 5, 2008 testing date AND submit the balance of the required application documents no later than February 1, 2008;
   • Applicants are permitted to take the NLN exam only once in any 6-month period; when retaking the test students must take the entire test and will not be permitted to take just the portions of the test on which they received a low score; information regarding registration for the test may be obtained from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134 or 1-800-247-0197 or at www.nhti.edu;
   • Only NLN exam taken in the past three (3) years will be considered.
   • Submit, on NHTI nursing reference forms, two references from professionals, supervisors or teachers.
4. Submit, on NHTI nursing reference forms (PDF or Request a Copy in Print), two references from professionals, supervisors or teachers.

Health, Character and Technical Standards for Nursing
Program Comments for RN

LPN-RN Advancement Option

Preference will be given to students whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than July 25, 2008 for Fall 2008 admission.

1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Preference will be given to students who hold an active, unrestricted New Hampshire Practical Nursing license and are in good standing with the Board of Nursing; applicants must submit a copy of their license with their application for admission;
4. Submit, on NHTI nursing reference forms (PDF or Request a Copy in Print), two references from professionals, supervisors or teachers.
5. “Decision Score” of 70 or better on the National League for Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam I – Book I.(PDF or Request a Copy in Print). Information regarding this test is available from the Admissions Office at 603-271-7134 or 1-800-247-0179.

Practical Nursing Program Admission Criteria

1. High school Algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher OR NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 with grades of “C” or higher;
2. High school biology course with lab with a grade of “C” or higher;
3. High school course in English with a grade of “C” or higher;
4. Submit, on NHTI nursing reference forms (PDF or Request a Copy in Print), two references from professionals, supervisors or teachers;
5. Satisfactory completion of NHTI assessment tests in math, reading comprehension and writing is required for admission; waivers may be granted for some the tests based on previous college courses or test scores; information regarding testing is available from the Admissions Office at 603- 271-7134;
6. Preference will be given to students whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office, with the exception of the placement testing, no later than October 5, 2007 for admission consideration for the program beginning in January 2008.

Paramedic Emergency Medicine

1. High school level courses in Biology and Chemistry (with labs) completed with grades of “C” or higher;
2. Algebra I completed with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
3. Submit copy of National Registry or State EMT;
4. Submit copy of current BCLS/CPR card;
5. Letter of recommendation from EMS supervisor;
6. Submit documentation of at least 100 completed field calls using Option 1 or Option 2. These requirements are designed to verify that you have had sufficient BLS experience and that you have served as the Team Leader prior to the start of your program. (Contact either the Paramedic Department or Admissions Office for the Options Packet.)
   1. OPTION 1: Please have your EMS officer complete the verification letter;
   2. OPTION 2: You must complete 100 calls (that have patient contact). Of the 100 calls you must complete 25 of the required forms attesting to your serving as the Team Leader. For each team leader role also complete the Run Report Form;
7. A personal interview with the Department Admissions Committee;
8. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Revised August 23, 2007
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