How Do You Become A Polygraph Examiner?
Learn how to enter the field of PDD (Psychophysiological Detection of Deception) testing, where to find schools, purchase equipment, complete an intership, and get a polygraph license. Locate and attend an accredited polygraph training school. There are presently 12 U.S. schools accredited by the American Polygraph Association. The average training takes 12 to 15 weeks. Here is a link to the list of schools – http://www.polygraph.org/content/apa-accredited-polygraph-schools Once training is completed, you will need to complete an internship under an experienced examiner. This internship, usually part-time, may be paid or unpaid and can last for up to 1 year. Following the intership, many of the exams you completed will be reviewed by your training school for quality control and final certification. During your intership period, you may wish to purchase your own polygraph instrument. The state-of-the-art is computer-based equipment which costs about $6000, not including the computer. Th
