1. a) The following coursework shall be obtained under the supervision of a trainer as defined in Section 1230.20 of this Part.

   1. 1) Fact Taking – Case History Studies – 5 hours
   2. 2) General Theory – 10 hours
   3. 3) Instrumentation – 10 hours
   4. 4) Physical Settings for Examinations – 5 hours
   5. 5) Question Formulation – 25 hours
   6. 6) Pre-test Interviews – 25 hours
   7. 7) Behavior Symptom Analysis – 15 hours
   8. 8) Stimulation and Calming Techniques – 10 hours
   9. 9) Types of Test and Test Procedures – 25 hours
   10. 10) Chart Interpretation – 25 hours
   11. 11) Completion and Analysis of Required Reports – 10 hours
   12. 12) History of Polygraph – 10 hours
   13. 13) Ethics – 5 hours
   14. 14) Interrogation – 25 hours
   15. 15) Practical Experience – 30 specific examinations (at least 15 shall be real life examinations and the other 15 may be specific issue mock examinations).

2. b) The following courses shall be obtained under a specialized instructor as defined in Section 1230.20(f):

   1. 1) Physiological Aspects – 25 hours
   2. 2) Psychological Aspects – 15 hours
   3. 3) Legal Aspects – 15 hours

3. c) The practical experience required under subsection (a)(15) must be earned in the following manner:

   1. 1) Before a trainee is allowed to conduct any real life examinations, he/she must have satisfactorily completed at least 100 hours of formalized instruction.

   2. 2) The trainee must be personally supervised by a trainer while he/she conducts the 30 specific examinations. Supervision means the trainer must be at the location where the test is being administered to assist the trainee in:

      1. A) Evaluating the facts;
      2. B) Formulating the questions;
      3. C) Conducting the examination;
      4. D) Interpreting the polygraph charts; and
      5. E) Making the final analysis of the examination results.

   3. 3) The trainee must conduct the real life examinations and the specific issue mock examinations under the personal supervision of a trainer.

      1. A) Specific issue mock examinations must investigate whether a person performed a specific act and do not include pre-employment screening examinations.
      2. B) The specific real life cases must reflect a blend of investigative issues. This testing must reflect a balance of at least 5 different types of investigative issues (such as burglary, theft, robbery) and include at least 1 examination involving as the subject a victim, witness or informant.

To obtain the 6 months of training required by Section 11(D) of the Act, a trainee shall be required to complete the following minimum coursework under the supervision of instructors approved under Section 1230.40:

(Source: Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 16416, effective October 13, 2005)