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NHTSA ARIDE Course sponsored by NCDD
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Pre-Requisite for attending this course is an SFST Student Course.

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Pre-Requisite for attending this course is an SFST Student Course.
Attendees will learn how officers are trained to recognize psychophysical and clinical indicators of impairment that are consistent with a driver who is possible under the influence of drugs, or in combination with alcohol. Attendees will also learn how officers are trained to properly administer and interpret the Modified Romberg Balance test, the Finger to Nose Test, and the Lack of Convergence test
CLE Credit Hours:
60min States-12.5 CLE Hours
50min States-15 CLE Hours
Due to the nature of the course, class size must be kept small. So if you are considering coming to the SFST Instructor Course in Chicago, now is the time to sign up.
Registration fees are $650.00 for NCDD Members and $750.00 for Non-Members. Non-Members: this would be a great time for you to become a member and save on your registration fee. Register today to reserve your spot!
The course will be held at the
Friday, November 5, 2021 | ||
Time | Event Description | Instructor(s) |
9:00am - 9:30am | Welcoming Remarks | Donald J. Ramsell-NCDD President & Dean |
9:30am - 10:15am | Introduction and Overview of Drugs & Highway Safety | Anthony Palacios |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | SFST Review & Update | Anthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell |
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch | |
1:00pm – 2:00pm | SFST Proficiency Test | Anthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell |
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Drugs in the Human Body | Anthony Palacios |
3:00pm – 3:15pm | Break | |
3:15pm – 3:45pm | Drugs in the Human Body | Anthony Palacios |
3:45pm – 5:00pm | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment | Anthony Palacios |
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | ||
Time | Event Description | Instructor(s) |
9:00am - 10:15am | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment | Anthony Palacios |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | Anthony Palacios |
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch | |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | Anthony Palacios |
2:00pm - 3:15pm | Effects of Drug Combinations | Anthony Palacios |
3:15pm - 3:30pm | Break | |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Pre & Post Arrest | Anthony Palacios |
4:30pm - 6:00pm | Final Test & Certificates | Anthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell |
Pre-Requisite for attending this course is an SFST Student Course.
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