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2023 NHTSA ARIDE Course

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October 12, 2023 - October 13, 2023
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
Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell
Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios
Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan
CLE Credit Hours:
60min States-12.5 CLE Hours
50min States-15.0 CLE Hours
Due to the nature of the course, class size must be kept small. So if you are considering coming to the ARIDE Course in Nashville, now is the time to sign up.
The course will be held at the Hyatt House Nashville Downtown. Our room rate is $289/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 615-248-9888. Be sure to use the code G-NCDD to take advantage of our discounted room rate.
Completion of a NHTSA SFST Student Course is a prerequisite to attending ARIDE
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | |
9:00am - 9:30am | Welcoming Remarks | |
9:30am - 10:15am | Introduction and Overview of Drugs & Highway Safety | |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | SFST Review & Update | |
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm – 2:00pm | SFST Proficiency Test | |
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Drugs In the Human Body | |
3:00pm – 3:15pm | Break | |
3:15pm – 3:45pm | Drugs In the Human Body | |
3:45pm – 5:00pm | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment |
Friday, October 13, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | |
9:00am - 10:15am | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment | |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | |
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | |
2:00pm - 3:15pm | Effects of Drug Combinations | |
3:15pm - 3:30pm | Break | |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Pre & Post Arrest | |
4:30pm - 5:00pm | Final Test & Certificates |
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