The Core Skills Courses (Levels I, II, & 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, & III courses are appropriate for all participants.
Anticipated Starting Date:
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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
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, Part 1
Modules:
CS II-1 . Necessary Science
CS II-2. Standard Drinks & an Introduction to the ADME of Ethanol in Humans
CS II-3. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
CS II-2. Standard Drinks & an Introduction to the ADME of Ethanol in Humans
CS II-3. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Core Skills III
The Science of DUI Investigations, Part 2
Modules:
CS III-1. Infrared Spectroscopy
CS III-2. Issues with Breath Test Devices
CS III-3. Introduction to Interfering Medical Conditions
CS III-2. Issues with Breath Test Devices
CS III-3. Introduction to Interfering Medical Conditions