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How to Become a DUI Education Instructor

Steps to become a state-approved DUI Instructor:

  1. The applicant must be an employee or contract employee of an agency that has a current DHS substance abuse treatment program license. Contact the Office of Licensing at 801-538-4242 or http://www.hslic.utah.gov/ for information.
  2. The applicant must complete the Instructor Application prior to the training and mail to the address indicated on the application. A blank application is available here.
    See the Upcoming Events section of the DSAMH homepage for current training dates and information on registering.
  3. Attend the entire 4 day training course and pass the exam. The cost for new instructor training is $250 and is paid to Prevention Research Institute.
  4. Review and sign administrative rules about certification. Agree to deliver the course based on PRI guidelines and State policies.
  5. Teach the course to a group of offenders and fill out the online PRI questionnaire to complete the certification process.
  6. Attend one re-certification training every two years as required to maintain current certification standards.