This guide is intended to ensure that those individuals who are practicing PDD (polygraph) examinations maintain their proficiency in the profession. Changes are constantly being made in the areas of instrumentation, testing format, and procedures, as well as legislation which affects the conduct of the industry. It is important that the individual PDD examiner be aware of changes in technology.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide establishes the minimum amount of advanced continuing education required for individuals engaged in psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examinations.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Index Terms

advanced PDD training; continuing education; forensic psychophysiology; PDD examinations; polygraph examiner;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.040.55 (Diagnostic equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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