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SFST Student Course IX--CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950

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August 17, 2023 - August 19, 2023
NHTSA SFST Student CourseThis three day program will be held August 17-19, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. If you have not yet taken the NHTSA Student Course you are cheating yourself. This course is a must for anyone defending accused impaired drivers.
Due to the nature of the course, class size must be kept small. So if you are considering coming to the SFST Course in Philadelphia, PA, now is the time to sign up.
Now with All New 2023 NHTSA Student Manuals!
Registration fees are $750 for NCDD Members and $850 for Non-Members.
The course will be held at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Our room rate is $179/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 215-923-8660. Be sure to mention that you are with the SFST IX Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.
Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell
Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios
Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | ||
9:00am - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
9:30am - 12:00pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony D. Palacios |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan, Esq. |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
Friday, August 18, 2023 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | Michelle L. Behan |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Phase I-Vehicle In Motion | Michelle L. Behan |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Phase II-Personal Contact | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
Saturday, August 19, 2023 | ||
7:30am – 9:00am | Phase III-Pre-Arrest Screening | Anthony D. Palacios |
9:00am – 10:30am | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Michelle L. Behan |
10:30am - 12:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
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