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2025 NHTSA A.R.I.D.E Course

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June 19, 2025 - June 20, 2025
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-13.5 CLE Hours
50min States-16.2 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 Chicago, now is the time to sign up.
The course will be held at the Sonesta Chicago O'Hare Airport Rosemont Hotel. Our room rate is $149/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above.
Completion of a NHTSA SFST Student Course is a prerequisite to attending ARIDE
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | ||
8:30am - 9:00am | Breakfast in the Conference Room | |
9:00am - 9:30am | Welcoming Remarks | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
9:30am – 10:15am | Introduction and Overview of Drugs & Highway Safety | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | SFST Review & Update | Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm – 2:00pm | SFST Proficiency Test | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Drugs in the Human Body | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:00pm - 3:15pm | Break | |
3:15pm - 3:45pm | Drugs in the Human Body | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:45pm - 5:00pm | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment | Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
5:00pm | Adjourn |
Friday, June 20, 2025 | ||
7:30am - 8:00am | Breakfast in the Conference Room | |
8:00am - 9:15am | Observation of the Eyes & Other Tests for Impairment | Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
9:15am - 10:15am | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:15am - 10:30am | Break | |
10:30am - 12:00pm | The DRE 7 Drug Categories | Anthony D. Palacios |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:15pm | Effects of Drug Combinations | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:15pm - 3:15pm | Pre & Post Arrest | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:15pm - 3:30pm | Break | |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Trial Techniques in ARIDE Cases | Michelle L. Behan |
4:30pm - 5:00pm | Final Test & Certificates | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
5:00pm | Seminar Adjourns |
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