Advanced Assessor Training for the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) provides the Approved Assessor Training for the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) for the State of Wisconsin. This is a state mandated training (HFS 62)— all Intoxicated Driver Program assessors and supervisors are required to satisfactorily complete Part I and Part II of the IDP training.

Check out the attached letter from Greg Levenick, Supervisor, Substance Abuse and Contracts Section, Wisconsin Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (levenga@dhfs.state.wi.us or 608-266-1987) for more information about HFS 62 and required training.

Upcoming in-person training dates:

 

• March 17-18, 2008: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
• September 22-23, 2008: Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin

 

About this program

• Requirements
• Training Part I (self-study)
• Training Part II (in-person workshops)
• General information
• Registration options
• Download the brochure
• Contact

 

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Intoxicated Driver Program Required Prerequisites

When registering for the IDP Training, participants must submit the following documentation (i.e. copies of CEUs, certificates, transcripts, etc.) verifying completion of the training prerequisites:

• 12 hours of training in alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) terminology including psychosocial aspects.
• 6 hours of training in the pharmacology and psychopharmacology of AODA.
• 30 hours of training in basic counseling and/or interviewing skills.

Please note: participants must satisfactorily complete a self-study component before attending a two-day in person training.

 

Training Part I (self-study)

Part I of the IDP training is a self-study component that must be satisfactorily completed before participating in Part II of the training. Registered participants can access the required training manual and video of a “mock assessment” from an online learning site. A print version of the manual can be purchased for an additional $35.00, and/or a DVD version of the training video is available for an additional $15.00. Self-study requirements include reviewing the training manual, viewing the training video, and using the video taped “mock” assessment to prepare an appropriate Drivers Safety Plan using the following forms: MV 3649, MV 3633, and MV 3634 (forms included in the self-study online and print manual). Completing the self-study component takes an estimated 12 hours. The completed self-study assignment must be submitted at least one week prior to attendance at Part II of the assessor training (the reviewed “Drivers Safety Plans” are an essential part of workshop discussion).

 

Training Part II (in-person workshop)

Part II of the training is a two-day in-person workshop. This face-to-face session reviews the training manual including questions that may have arisen during the self-study (Part I); discusses satisfactory completion of all IDP forms (MV 3649, MV 3633, and MV 3634) and the criteria for using the WAID tool (Wisconsin Assessment of the Impaired Driver); and culminates with a final exam. This exam includes watching a second video interview of a “mock” assessment, recording criteria identified using the WAID, and satisfactorily completing the following forms: MV 3634 and MV 3633. The final exam must be completed with at least 70% accuracy before a participant will be awarded the IDP-AT Certificate, as well as the CEUs from UW-Madison.

 

General information

IDP training program: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) provides the Approved Assessor Training for the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) for the State of Wisconsin. This is a state mandated training (HFS 62)—all Intoxicated Driver Program assessors and supervisors are required to satisfactorily complete Part I and Part II of the IDP training.

Credit: Participants who satisfactorily pass the IDP training program receive 2.4 continuing education units from the University of Wisconsin and a certificate of completion for the “Intoxicated Driver Program—Approved Training” program.

Self-study requirement: Part I of the training is a self-study component that must be satisfactorily completed before participating in Part II—an in person training. Upon receipt of paid registration, participants will be sent logon information and instructions to access an online learning site that includes the required self-study manual and videotaped mock assessment. A print version of the self-study manual is available for $35, and a DVD copy of the video is available for $15 from the IDP Training Program at UW-Madison.

In person training information: Accommodation and parking information for the two-day training session will be sent with your registration confirmation.

 

Contact

For additional information contact: Kristi Obmascher, IDP Training Coordinator by phone: 608-262-8971 or e-mail: kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu.

Program brochure: Download brochure as a pdf.

 

How to register

Download brochure with registration form as a pdf.

Mail your registration to the address on the form. Or you may also Fax or phone in your registration using the numbers below. Please note that you can only register by Fax or phone if you are paying by credit card or purchase order.

Fax: 608-265-2329
Phone: 608-263-7023

Register early to ensure a spot at an in person (Part II) training session— each session will only be offered for a minimum of 10 participants, and a maximum of 25 participants. The training registration fee of $299 includes the following: online access to required self-study manual (training Part I); two-day in person training (Part II); onsite handouts and refreshments.