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Chaplain
A Chaplain is a clergyperson, Roman Catholic sister, or deacon with clinical pastoral education. Their job setting includes hospitals, prisons, mental health facilities, drug and alcohol centers, geriatric facilities, and other health care facilities.
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| • | Utilizing clinical and pastoral skills to assist the treatment team in giving care to the sick |
| • | Giving special focus to religious resources of the ill in the healing process |
Job Outlook
The demand is difficult to estimate because most ministers already have a church position and seek training to better deal with people in crisis situations. If personal and professional credentials are met, there is demand and opportunity.
Educational Requirements
The amount of training for various specialties varies; information can be obtained by contacting the certifying associations. Professionally trained chaplains are certified by one of several pastoral care groups: College of Chaplains, Association of Mental Health Clergy, and/or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. All certifying groups require clinical pastoral training, and the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education is the major training association.
Educational Programs
Assoc. of Clinical Pastoral Education
1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 103
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 320-1472
http://www.acpe.edu/
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College of Chaplains
Certification Program
1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 760
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 240-1014
http://www.professionalchaplains.org/index.htm
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National Association of Catholic Chaplains
Certification Program through
The United States Conference of Bishops
3501 S. Lake Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
(414) 483-4898
http://www.nacc.org/
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