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NHTSA SFST Student Course-XII
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February 06, 2025 - February 08, 2025
NHTSA SFST Student CourseThis three day program will be held February 6-8, 2025 in Louisville, KY. 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 Louisville, KY, now is the time to sign up.
Registration fees are $750 for NCDD Members and $850 for Non-Members.
The course will be held at the 21c Museum Hotel. Our room rate is $219/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above. Room Block Closes January 15, 2025.
Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell
Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios
Assistant Instructor: David B. Franks
CLE Credit Hours:
60min States-22.5 Hours
50min States-27 Hours
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | ||
9:00am - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
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 - 2:45pm | Break | |
2:45pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
Friday, February 7, 2025 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | David B. Franks |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Phase I-Vehicle In Motion | David B. Franks |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Phase II-Personal Contact | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:30pm - 2:45pm | Break | |
2:45pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | ||
7:30am – 9:00am | Phase III-Pre-Arrest Screening | Anthony D. Palacios |
9:00am – 10:30am | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Donald J. Ramsell |
10:30am - 12:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks |
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