Seminars and Webinars

NCDD Seminars and Webinars

NHTSA SFTS Student Course-CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950

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October 27, 2022 - October 29, 2022

This three day program will be held October 27-29, 2022 in Vancouver, WA. 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 Vancouver, WA, now is the time to sign up.

Registration fees are $650 for NCDD Members and $750 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 AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront . Our room rate is $199/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 360-993-8895. Be sure to mention that you are with the 2022 SFST Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

Thursday, October 27, 2022
9:00am - 9:30am	Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing	Anthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell
9:30am - 12:00pm	Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training	Anthony Palacios
10:30am	Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pm	Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training	Anthony Palacios
2:30pm	Break
2:30pm – 3:30pm	Dry Run – Practice Session	Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter
3:30pm - 5:00pm	Alcohol Workshop Practical	Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter

Friday, October 28, 2022
9:00am - 10:00am	Detection & General Deterrence	Anthony Palacios
10:00am - 11:00pm	Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony	Anthony Palacios
10:30am	Break
11:00am – 12:00pm	Phase I-Vehicle In Motion	Anthony Palacios
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pm	Phase II-Personal Contact	Anthony Palacios
2:30pm	Break
2:30pm - 3:30pm	Legal Environment	Anthony Palacios
3:30pm - 5:00pm	SFST Proficiency Testing	Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter
5:00pm - 6:00pm	Dinner (on your own)
6:00pm - 10:00pm	Alcohol Workshop/Practical	Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter

Saturday, October 29, 2022
6:30am - 7:30am	Breakfast
7:30am – 9:00am	Phase III-Pre-Arrest Screening	Anthony Palacios
9:00am – 10:30am	Trial Techniques in a DUI Case	Donald J. Ramsell
10:30am - 12:00pm	Final Test/ Graduation	Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter

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