​The Core Skills Courses (Levels I & II)

An Introductory Overview of DUI Casework

Goals of the Core Skills Courses:

​The Core Skills courses are designed to introduce the beginning practitioner to the basic principles and practices of DUI investigations.

​These courses emphasize general understanding of methodologies, technologies, and the basic science behind DUI investigations. These course skills will provide information similar to courses that qualify police breath test technicians, and will provide the necessary background for the Foundational Skills courses.

Prerequisites:

None - The Core Skills I & II courses are appropriate for all participants.

Anticipated Starting Date:

Core Skills I: Available now!
​Core Skills II: Fall 2023

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Core Skills I

An Introduction to DUI Investigations

Modules:

CS I-1.  The DUI Investigation
CS I-2.  Introduction to SFSTs
CS I-3.  Fuel Cell Devices
CS I-4.  Breath Test Basics
​CS I-5.  The Chemistry of Ethanol 

Core Skills II

The Science of DUI Investigations

Modules:

CS II-1 .  Necessary Science
CS II-2.  Standard Drinks & an Introduction to the ADME of Ethanol in Humans
CS II-3.  Infrared Spectroscopy
CS II-4.  Specificity of Breath Test Devices
​CS II-5.  Introduction to Interfering Medical Conditions