Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor Development Course

Overview

This week-long school will certify the student to teach the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) curriculum. This school will prepare law enforcement professionals to effectively administer and instruct in the SFST training program. The importance of adult learning principles, motivational techniques, effective questioning techniques and the development and use of training aids are some of the topics that will be presented.

Topics include:

• Basic instructor techniques

• Practice teaching

• Overview of the SFST curriculum

• Principles of public speaking

• Guidelines for conducting alcohol workshops

• Four-step teaching/learning process

Prerequisite: Officers requesting to attend this program MUST have successfully completed Standardized Field Sobriety Test training and have one year of experience conducting the SFST battery.

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Students must bring a 3-inch binder, note taking materials and a hi-liter.

Dress is professional casual or uniform of the day.

There are no fees associated with this course.