ParacletePr Chaplain Training Institute
Whenever one looks at starting a new school there is no doubt many questions.
Below is an attempt to answer most of those questions.
Are you certified?
What Will I Learn?

CLASS OUTLINE
Chaplain Duties
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Industrial chaplaincy
a) Pastor vs Chaplain
b) Chaplains in Law Enforcement Overview
c) The Fire Chaplain Overview
d) Prison Ministry Overview
e) The Hospital Chaplain Overview
f) The Hospice Chaplain Overview
g) The Corporate Chaplain Overview
h) The Three Levels of Chaplaincy
i) Ecclesiastical Endorsement
j) The Professional Paid Chaplain
k) The Volunteer / Reserve Chaplain
l) Visitation Chaplains
Lesson 2 -Chaplain/Volunteers in the Prisons
a) When Arrested
b) Maximum Security Inmates
c) Comparative Chaplain Duties
d) Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
e) Definition of Sexual Misconduct
f) PREA Reporting Laws
g) Response Protocols
h) When to Activate the Alarm
i) Preservation of Evidence
j) Victims vs. Perpetrators
k) Dynamics of Sexual Abuse / Harassment in Confinement
l) Common Reactions of Victims of Sexual Abuse / Harassment
m) Communicating with the Victim
n) The Anatomy of a Setup
o) How to Prevent Boundary Violations
p) Self-Evaluation
Lesson 3 – Duties of the 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
Special Events
Lesson 4 – 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 5 – Pastoral Confidentiality and Ethics
Confidentiality – Case History
Mandated Reporter
Gratuity and Favors
Chaplain Badge and Uniform
Lesson 6 – Dealing with Suicidal People
Suicide Callouts 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 7 – Death Notifications
· In Person
· Time and Certainty
· Notifications in Pairs
· Use Plain Language
· Compassion during Crisis
· What not to say
· Viewing the body
· Work Place Notifications
· Hospital Notifications
· Debrief the Chaplain
· Notification Specific to Suicide
· Survivors Response
Biblical Counseling
Lesson 8 – 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 Counselee
The Five –Step process of Biblical Counseling
Lesson 9 – The Building Blocks of Counseling
The Three Building Blocks needed to build a Relationship during Counseling
How empathize with others
Use Appropriate Non-Verbal Communication
Lesson 10 – Gathering Information
Listening and Observing the Counselee
The Need to Gather Facts
Digging Deeper
Active Listing
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 11 – Personal Assessment Forms
Information Collection Tools
Personal Discovery Assignment Form (PDA)
Marriage and Family Information Page
Discovering Problem Patterns (DPP)
Taking Thoughts Captive Worksheet
Lesson 12- Biblical Process of Change
Carnal Feelings vs. God’s Will
Taking Responsibility
Elements of True Repentance
Renewal of Mind
Maintaining Change
Crisis Intervention
Lesson 13- Critical Situational 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 14 – 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 and Dying
Lesson 15 – Grief and Bereavement
Grief comes in Waves.
Obsession with the Death
Definitions, a quick checklist
Reactions to Grief
When to Make a Referral
Lesson 16 – 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 17 – Healing Conversations
Four steps to the Conversation Process
What to when counseling the bereaved
Communicating with those in Grief
What to Say and What not to Say
Counseling Recap
What Books Will We Use?
What Platform Will We Use?
How Will I Learn?
How Long Will It Take Me?
Who Will Teach Me?
What Will Your School Do For Me?
Will I Be Ordained?
We believe Ordination is a matter for the local church. We will prepare you for Chaplaincy. Not all roles in Chaplaincy require Ordination. However, we believe the discipline evidenced in completing this course may impress your local church. We suggest you speak to your local Pastor.