2023 NHTSA ARIDE Course

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