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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-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 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 - 9:00amBreakfast in the Conference Room
9:00am - 9:30amWelcoming RemarksDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
9:30am – 10:15amIntroduction and Overview of Drugs & Highway SafetyAnthony D. Palacios
10:15am - 10:30amBreak
10:30am - 12:00pmSFST Review & UpdateAnthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm – 2:00pmSFST Proficiency TestDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
2:00pm - 3:00pmDrugs in the Human BodyAnthony D. Palacios
3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak
3:15pm - 3:45pmDrugs in the Human BodyAnthony D. Palacios
3:45pm - 5:00pmObservation of the Eyes & Other Tests for ImpairmentAnthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
5:00pmAdjourn

Friday, June 20, 2025

7:30am - 8:00amBreakfast in the Conference Room
8:00am - 9:15amObservation of the Eyes & Other Tests for ImpairmentAnthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
9:15am - 10:15amThe DRE 7 Drug CategoriesAnthony D. Palacios
10:15am - 10:30amBreak
10:30am - 12:00pmThe DRE 7 Drug CategoriesAnthony D. Palacios
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:15pmEffects of Drug CombinationsAnthony D. Palacios
2:15pm - 3:15pmPre & Post ArrestAnthony D. Palacios
3:15pm - 3:30pmBreak
3:30pm - 4:30pmTrial Techniques in ARIDE CasesMichelle L. Behan
4:30pm - 5:00pmFinal Test & Certificates Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
5:00pmSeminar Adjourns

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