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Accredited by [Chaplains International](https://www.chaplainsinternationalinc.com/), our students begin their chaplaincy journey with foundational training. The course outline below details the 20 lessons which are covered in our **10-week, 20-hour program**. Students will learn from professionals with real-world experience, exploring chaplaincy's theoretical and operational components. In addition to learning how to communicate with law enforcement and emergency service responders, students will receive basic training in Christian counseling and crisis intervention and its application in an institutional setting. Upon completing the 10-week program, you will receive a certificate in Basic Chaplaincy suitable for framing. ![ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/hubfs/ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute.png "ChaplaincyTrainingInstitute") ##### **Course Sections:** - [The Chaplaincy](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/course-outline#section1) - [Small Business Chaplaincy](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/course-outline#section2) - [Crisis Intervention](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/course-outline#section3) - [Dealing with Death & Dying](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/course-outline#section4) --- ### The Chaplaincy ### Lesson 1 - Overview of Industrial Chaplaincy Pastor vs. Chaplain Chaplains in Law Enforcement Overview The Fire Chaplain Overview Prison Ministry Overview The Hospital Chaplain Overview The Hospice Chaplain Overview The Corporate Chaplain Overview The Three Levels of Chaplaincy Ecclesiastical Endorsement The Professional Paid Chaplain The Volunteer / Reserve Chaplain Visitation Chaplains ### Lesson 2 - Chaplain/Volunteers in the Prisons *"So, You're Going to Prison"* When Arrested Maximum Security Inmates Comparative Chaplain Duties Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Definition of Sexual Misconduct PREA Reporting Laws Response Protocols When to Activate the Alarm Preservation of Evidence Victims vs. Perpetrators Dynamics of Sexual Abuse/ Harassment in Confinement Common Reactions of Victims of Sexual Abuse/ Harassment Communicating with the Victim The Anatomy of a Setup How to Prevent Boundary Violations Self-Evaluation ### Lesson 3 - Hospital Chaplaincy Patient Privacy and Confidentially Charting Basic Requirements of a Hospital Chaplain Communicating with Patients Hope and Spiritual Support Ministering to Dying Patients ### Lesson 4 - The World of Hospice Care Chaplaincy The Role of a Hospice Chaplain The Journey to Becoming a Hospice Chaplain The Challenges Faced by Hospice Chaplains Case Studies: The Unsung Heroes of Hospice Care Hospice Chaplains and End-of-life Care A Day in the Life of a Hospice Chaplain Ministering to Patients and Families The Minister of Presence and Compassion ### Chaplaincy in Business ### Small Business Chaplaincy Workplace Relationship What Chaplains Should Not Do Anticipated Company Benefits Employee Benefits ### Lesson 5 - Duties of the EMS Chaplain Agency Confidentiality A Ministry of Presence Providing Comfort during Crisis and Trauma Officer Involved Shootings In the Line of Duty Death Visit Sick or Injured Callouts and War-Bags Crisis Intervention Overview Notifying next-of-kin In death or serious injury incidents Victim Assistances Spiritual Guidance and Care Page Special Events ### Lesson 6 - Emergency Protocols Command Structure Emergency Call Outs Providing Information Incident Command Protocols Prison Riots Arriving on the Scene of a Traffic Accident The Communicating the Right Way Ride Along Radio Traffic ### Lesson 7 - Pastoral Confidentiality and Ethics Confidentiality - Case History Mandated Reporter Gratuity and Favors Chaplain Badge and Uniform ### Lesson 8 - Dealing with Suicidal People Suicide Call outs and on Scene Protocols The Jumper or Man with a Gun Attempted Suicide Do's & Don'ts Zone of Safety Common Misconceptions about Suicide Asking Key Questions Look for Warning Signs ### Lesson 9 - Death Notifications In Person Time and Certainty Notifications in Paris Use Plain Language Compassion During Crisis What Not to Say Viewing the Body Workplace Notifications Hospital Notifications Debrief the Chaplain Notification Specific to Suicide Survivors Response ### Lesson 10 - Biblical Counseling 101 Spiritual Counseling vs. Psychology Common Reasons for Seeking Counseling There are Two Major Reasons for Seeking Counseling There are Two Goals in Biblical Counseling There are Two Major Types of Counselees The Five-Step process of Biblical Counseling ### Lesson 11 - The Building Blocks of Counseling The Three Building Blocks Needed to Build a Relationship During Counseling How to Empathize with Others Use Appropriate Non-Verbal Communication ### Lesson 12 - Gathering Information Listening and Observing the Counselee The Need to Gather Facts Digging Deeper Active listening Listen Beyond Attitudes and Feelings Control the Flow of the Talk What Is Halo Data? Learning about a Person from Body Language Material for Questions Productive Questioning ### Lesson 13 - Personal Assessment Forms Information Collection Tools Personal Discovery Assignment Form (PDA) Marriage and Family Information Page Discovering Problem Patterns (OPP) Taking Thoughts Captive Worksheet ### Lesson 14 – Biblical Process of Change Carnal Feelings vs. God’s Will Taking Responsibility Elements of True Repentance Renewal of Mind Maintaining Change ### Crisis Intervention ### Lesson 15 - Understanding Domestic Violence Defining Domestic Violence Counseling and Communication with Victim Cycle of Domestic Violence ### Lesson 16 - Critical Situation Stress Dealing With a Recent Death What is Critical Situational Stress? 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Normal Physiological Signs and Symptoms During the Final Stages of Life Giving Permission Saying Good-Bye Bedside Manners Things To Know About the Dying Habits of Effective Comforters ### Lesson 20 - Healing Conversations Four Steps to the Conversation Process What to Do When Counseling the Bereaved Communicating with Those in Grief What to Say and What Not to Say - [Chaplaincy Program](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/chaplaincy-program) - [Marketplace Leadership Course](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/cimp-marketplace-leadership-training) - [Support Our Work](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/support-cimps-work) - [About CIMP](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/about-cimp) - [Conference Retreat](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/chaplaincy-conferences) - [Chaplaincy Conference](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/chaplaincy-conferences) - [Contact](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/contact-us) - Privacy Policy ![CIMP_Logo-footer](https://www.christiansinthemarketplace.com/hubfs/CIMP_Logo-footer.png "CIMP_Logo-footer") PO Box 14335 Greensboro, NC 27415 (336) 799 - 2467 ©2025 Christians in the Marketplace. 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