Chaplaincy Course Outline
Christians in the Marketplace is an Authorized Affiliate Training Institution (AATI) of the Chaplaincy Training Institute. Accredited by Chaplains International, 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.
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 - Tho 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?
Counseling During Critical Stress
Preparatory Checklist for Debriefing
Phases of Debriefing
Common Immediate Stress Reactions
Symptoms During a Crisis
Lesson 17 - Traumatic Stress and Children
Three Basic Postures
Key Points when Dealing with Children's Grief
Children/ Post Crisis Behaviors
Symptoms from Crisis
Ways Parents can Help Their Children
Dealing with Death & Dying
Lesson 18 - Grief and Bereavement
Grief Comes in Waves Obsession with the Death
Definitions, a Quick Checklist
Reactions to Grief
When to Make a Referral
Lesson 19 - Preparing for Approaching Death
If They Die Today, are They Ready to Meet Jesus?
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