Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Certificate ProgramsComputer Technology Programming(Advanced)This Certificate Program will provide state-of-the-art capability inusing computers, offering marketable programming skills and in-depthunderstanding and manipulation of hardware. Credits attained in theCertificate Program are transferable to the Computer Engineering TechnologyAssociate Degree.In order to provide these advanced courses to a wide audience,participants will only need a beginning background in C++ programmingand fundamental use of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Thiscan be accomplished by taking IT 108 Personal Computer Hardware andSoftware and CP 107 Introduction to Programming with C++ at <strong>NHTI</strong>. As aCorequisite, the ability to understand and use algebraic equations is key tothe success of programming. MT 133 Elementary Functions is recommendedfor this purpose. For more information, contact Sterling Hough at 603-271-7758 or e-mail at shough@nhctc.edu. This program is available daysand evenings. This program is “financial aid eligible.”Required initial course: CreditsCP 235 Algorithms With ObjectOriented Programming 44AND any three of the following(check prerequisites in course descriptions):CP 240 Programming for WindowsOperating Systems 4CP 222 Data Communications &Internetworking 4CP 252 Networking and Internet Technologies 4CP 260 Computer Real Time Interfacing 412TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 16Electronic TechnologyThis Certificate Program is designed to accommodate people withtechnical backgrounds who are interested in learning electronics, e.g.,those with liberal arts-based computer science degrees working in areasof software where basic electronics knowledge is needed. The creditsattained in the Certificate in Electronic Technology are applicable to theElectronic Engineering Technology Associate Degree.In order to provide these advanced courses to a wide audience,participants will only need a basic background of Elementary Functions(MT 133), basic knowledge of digital electronics (EL 115) and demonstratecomputer literacy (IT 102 or IT 108) which will be offered on aregular basis at <strong>NHTI</strong>. For more information contact Sterling Hough at603-271-7758 or e-mail at shough@nhctc.edu. This program is “financialaid eligible.”CreditsEL 101 Electric Circuits 4EL 102 Circuit Analysis 4EL 110 Electronics I 4EL 210 Electronics II 4EL 215 Advanced Digital Electronics 4TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 20Curriculum for students entering program in 20<strong>05</strong>-<strong>06</strong>.Landscape DesignThe Landscape Design Certificate program provides entry-level skillsfor those entering the landscaping field or continuing education for landscapers,florists/nursery growers, architects, and anyone interested in abroader range of knowledge in this area. For more information contactContinuing Education at 603-271-7122. This program is available eveningsonly. This program is “financial aid eligible.”FIRST YEARFall SemesterCreditsLD 101 Plant Materials I 3LD 115 Landscape Architecture Design Theory 36Spring SemesterLD 102 Plant Materials II 3LD 112 Landscape Architectural Draftingand Sketching 36SECOND YEARFall SemesterLD 109 Landscape Surveying 3LD 120 Planting Design 36Spring SemesterLD 117 Small Scale Design Project 3LD 125 Landscape ConstructionDetails and Methods 36TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 24Prerequisites: Submit copy of High School diploma or the equivalentand proof of completion of two years of high school math (AlgebraI and Algebra II or <strong>NHTI</strong>’s MT 108 and MT 109) with final gradesof “C” or higherPrerequisites:MT 133Elementary Functions(or equivalent background) 5Demonstrated computer literacy66
Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Curriculum for students entering program in 20<strong>05</strong>-<strong>06</strong>.Health ProgramsMedical CodingHealth Information Management is a dynamic field and a growingprofession. Coding professionals are trained specialists in classifying medicaldata and transforming diagnoses, conditions, diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures into coded data that serve as the basis for local, regional, statewide,national and world-wide comparison. Payment for medical care iscontingent on the coded data provided by medical coding specialists.Employment opportunities include positions in hospitals, clinics, physicianoffices, nursing homes, insurance companies, and mental health facilities.Coding specialists work with ICD-9, CPT Codes and medicalinformation and reimbursement systems. These codes change on a yearlybasis and ongoing training is required. For further information contactWinnona Vachon, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P at 603-271-7122. This program isavailable evenings only. This program is “financial aid eligible.”FIRST YEARFall SemesterCreditsHS 101 Medical Terminology 3BI 120 Human Biology 47Spring SemesterBI 122 Basic Pathophysiology 3HS 104 Health Care Data Contentand Delivery Systems 36Summer SemesterIT 102 PC Applications 33SECOND YEARFall Semester*HS 112 Basic ICD-9-CM (lab) 2HS 113 Intermediate ICD-9-CM 46Spring Semester**HS 114 Basic Ambulatory Coding 2HS 115 Intermediate Ambulatory Care 46Certificate ProgramsMedical TranscriptionA certificate in Medical Transcription prepares students for entrylevel positions in one of the fastest growing occupations. Medical transcriptionistswork in hospitals, clinics, private practices, insurance companiesand transcription services. As a medical language specialist youwill be transcribing dictation by health care professionals on patient assessment,diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic procedures. For informationcontact Janet Hanes, CMT, Program Coordinator, Continuing Educationat 603-271-7122. This program is available evenings only. Thisprogram is “financial aid eligible.”FIRST YEARFall SemesterCreditsHS 101 Medical Terminology 3IT 102 PC Applications 36Spring SemesterBI 120 Human Biology 4HS 104 Health Care Data Content& Delivery System 37SECOND YEARFall SemesterEN 101 English Composition 4MN 101 Medical Transcription with Lab* 37Spring SemesterBI 122 Basic Pathophysiology 3MN 202 Advanced Medical Transcription 36TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 26* Specific information about equipment needed for MN 101 will be giventhe first night of class.Prerequisites: Submit proof of High School graduation or the equivalent;minimum Keyboard Skills of 45 corrected words per minute;competency in English usage, spelling, listening, and comprehensionskills.TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 28* HS 112 will meet twice a week for five weeks, followed by HS 113for ten weeks.** HS 114 will meet twice a week for five weeks, followed by HS 115 for tenweeks.Prerequisites: Submit proof of high school graduation or the equivalent;keyboarding skills helpful.67