Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice
8424 Veterans Highway, Suite #3
Millersville, Maryland 21108-0458
(410) 987-6665
Email: mdmicj@aol.com
FAX: (410) 987-4808
www.micj.com
ADVANCED COURSE FOR POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS
POST CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER TESTING
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A 40-hour advanced polygraph examiner course which meets the requirements of
the American Polygraph Association (APA) and the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and
qualifies graduates to administer court ordered polygraph testing of convicted sex offenders as a Supervision
and Treatment Tool. Probation or Treatment providers will find the course helpful in treatment and may also
attend for information but may not administer polygraph tests. The course qualifies as continuing education
advanced training for all polygraph examiners.
COURSE DATE & LOCATION: March 9 - 13, 2009 - Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice, Millersville,
Maryland
INSTRUCTORS: The MICJ instructional staff will present three days regarding specialized polygraph
techniques and testing of convicted sex offenders and two days in the role of treatment and supervision of sex
offenders and the role of the examiner. Polygraph instructors are certified by APA.
FEE & COURSE INFORMATION: Tuition for the advanced course is $650.00. Applications must be received
with full payment in the amount of $650.00 by February 28, 2009, to insure sufficient enrollment to populate the
class. A full refund will be made if the class fails to populate. Applications received after 2/28/09 require a
payment of $700.00. Seating is limited to 18 attendees and MICJ reserves the right to cancel the course or
change the site if required by enrollment. If the course is canceled, all fees paid in advance will be promptly
refunded. A notebook and handout material will be provided and a Diploma will be awarded to attendees who
complete all 5 days of instruction and also pass a comprehensive final examination. The APA Certification test
will be given to qualified attendees. The course is approved by the APA for continuing education.
POL YGRAPH TESTING OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS – BRIEF COURSE OUTLINE
8:00 am - 9:00 am
9: 15 am- 12:00 pm
1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
8:00 am -12:00 pm
1: 00 pm- 5: 00 pm
Monday -Day #1
Introduction and Objectives of Sex Offender Testing
History and Development and the Role of the Polygraph Examiner in Sex
Offender Testing, Definitions and Standards
Techniques and Format of Initial Polygraph Testing
Tuesday -Day #2
Role and Polygraph Coordination of the Therapist and Treatment
Providers; Terminology and Treatment Approaches
PCSOT Treatment Program Continued with Case Examples
of sex offenders; Coordination of the Court, Probation and
Parole Officer & the Role of the Polygraph Examiner
8:00 am- 12:00 pm
1:00pm-5:00 pm
8:00 am -12:00 pm
1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
8:00 am- 12:00 pm
1:00 pm- 4:30 pm
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Wednesday -Day #3
Continuation of probation and parole issues. The Treatment Triad
Supervision of offenders, monitoring behavior and polygraph
testing concerns. Countermeasures.
A brief review of validated testing techniques will be provided.
Thursday -Day #4
Specific Issue Testing Techniques in Sex Offender Programs
Question Formulation in Sex Offender Testing, Monitoring & Specific
Testing; Reporting Techniques; Handling the Rapist
Friday - Day #5
Skills Development in Sex Offender Testing; Interview & Interrogation
and Verification Tests/Re-examination techniques
Report Writing and Sex Offender Case History Studies Course Critique
Final Examination and Closing Remarks, Graduation and award of Diploma
{APA MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN THE APA EXAMIANTION FOR
APA CERTIFICATION}
HOUSING INFORMATION: Contact the Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice, Phone: (800) 493-8181, for
information regarding recommended housing. Most major motels/hotels are in the area.
In case you have not filled out the enrollment/registration form, here is another copy:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clip, Mail or FAX:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Agency & Address:_____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:_____________________________Email: __________________________
BASIC POLYGRAPH SCHOOL ATTENDED: _______________________________________
TECHNIQUE USED FOR SPECIFIC TESTING ____________________________________________
Please register me for PCSOT COURSE from _________________________________. MY FULL PAYMENT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $________________ IS ATTACHED. I UNDERSTAND I WILL RECEIVE A FULL
REFUND IF THE COURSE IS CANCELLED BY MlCJ FOR ANY REASON. A $50.00 CANCELLATION
FEE IS REQUIRED IF I CANCEL MY APPLICATION AFTER 15 DAYS BEFORE CLASS STARTING
DATE. THE FEE FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CUTT OFF DATE IS $700.00.
MAIL TO: MICJ, P. 0. BOX 458, MILLERSVlLLE, MD 21108
TEL: (800) 493-8181 or Email: mdmicj@aol.com or FAX: (410) 987-4808