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Medical Foundations of Visual Systems Testing - Medical Foundations Of Visual Systems Testing -(IPTM-003)

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Brief Description
3-day Medical Foundations of Visual Systems Testing Course by IPTM
Full Description
Many courts will not qualify a DRE as an expert unless he or she has received training from a medical professional. This course will provide the medical and scientific foundations of the various components of the DRE protocol, including the eye tests, vital signs and psychophysical and divided attention tasks. Common medical conditions, rule-outs and alternative explanations for observed signs will be discussed. The course will include numerous videos, classroom demonstrations and an alcohol workshop.

This program is intended for officers who are Certified Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and prosecutors who handle DUI and drug cases as well as DUI instructors and SFST practitioners.

Topics Include:

*Anatomy and physiology of the eye and the central nervous system
*Development and control of eye responses
*Use and abuse of drugs
*Effects of drugs on the body, the eyes and perception
*Effects of medical and environmental conditions
*Testing of eye signs
*Legal aspects of testing at the traffic stop and the DRE evaluation
*Trial preparation
*Audience
*DREs as well as experienced DUI officers and prosecutors

This class is restricted to active law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.

Course Length
24 hours
Training Dates
08/10/2026 - 08/12/2026
Training Times
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Prerequisites
None Specified
Registration Dates
08/10/2025 - 08/08/2026
Available Seats
28
Hours
24h 0m
Fee
$0.00
Training Location
Law Enforcement Training
1302 E Hwy 14 #5
Pierre, SD  57501 (Hughes County)
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
Housing is optional
Check-In 08/09/2026
Check-Out 08/12/2026
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