Classes

Participants will learn indications and contraindications to sealants and ITR placement and will have an opportunity to place glass ionomer pit and fissure sealants, as well as practice ITR placement on teeth. Evidence supporting this technique will be presented.

Online portion: June 1 - 15, 2024
Clinical Portion (NHTI CAMPUS): Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 8:30am - 4:30pm                        

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

CEUs: 10

Prerequisites and required documents: Active RDH license - email to [email protected] 

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  offically registered and a seat will NOT be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is submitted.

Monday June 3, Wednesday June 5, Friday June 7, and Monday June 10, 2024, 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.

Wednesday June 12, Friday June 14, and Monday June 17, 2024, 10:00am - 3:30pm ET

SkyOp Online Classroom

In this course you will learn best practices for drone-based image data collection.  You will also get an introduction to basic post-processing techniques using Pix4Dmapper.  You will need to have access to the current version of Pix4Dmapper so you can work on class activities.

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.

Session 1 -  Wednesday May 8 and Thursday May 9, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET - SkyOp Online Classroom

Session 2 - Wednesday June 12 and Thursday June 13, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET

Session 3 - Wednesday July 10 and Thursday July 11, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET

Session 4 - Wednesday August 7 and Thursday August 8, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET

In this course you will learn about the types of flight systems available, their capabilities, and how to pick the one that would be best for your organization.  You will also learn to apply drone technology to bring efficiences to your business.  

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 Systmes (sUAS).  These are defined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

Session 1 -   Monday May 13, Wednesday May 15, and Friday May 17, 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm ET

Session 2 -  Thursday June 20 and Friday June 21, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET

Session 3 - Wednesday July 24 and Thursday July 25, 2024, 10:30am – 3:15pm ET

Session 4 - Monday August 12, Wednesday August 14, and Friday August 16, 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm ET

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 in-person course will cover the legal requirements set forth by the NH Board of Dental Examiners, career options and how to become qualified in other areas, and study and exam preparation for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety Exam.  Successful completion of Techniques in Radiology for the Dental Assistant is required to take this course.

June 28, 2024 - 8:30am-12:30pm  NHTI MacRury Hall, Room 138

EDU225C - July 1 - August 24, 2024; 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.

Hands on!  This course qualifies the orthodontic dental assistant to perform those expanded orthodontic duties designated by the NH Board of Dental Examiners.

Class Date: TBD - April 6, 2024 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (Room Macrury 123)

CEUs: 8

Prerequisites: RDH OR ADA Graduate Dental Assistant OR proof of completion of POI and ICP courses. Must submit certificates.

Please email your certificates/diploma to [email protected] as an attachment. Thank you.

Personal Protective Equipment: Students must provide their own PPE. This class requires:3-4 surgical masks, safety glasses, gloves, scrubs, and lab jackets.

Please Note: You will not be registered and a seat will not be reserved for you until ALL paperwork as well as payment is in place is submitted