First Responder Chaplaincy
Course Sponsors: District 7 Fire & Rescue and The 100 Club of San Antonio, TX.
Location: PTSD Foundation, San Antonio Chapter, 14747 Jones Maltsberger Rod San Antonio, TX 78247
Type: Face to Face
COST: This course is sponsored by District 7 Fire & Rescue and The 100 Club of San Antonio.
Click here to get registration information. Pre-registration is required to attend this sponsored opportunity.
NOTE:
This course includes pre- and post- course assignments and four days of in-person training. Pre-work will be emailed after course registration.
Weekend One:
July 16, Friday, 8-5p
July 17, Saturday,8-5p
Weekend Two:
July 23, Friday, 8-5p
July 24, Saturday, 8-5p
Course Description
This First Responder Chaplain course in July is part of a comprehensive program for Chaplains supporting First Responders and First Responder agencies in the Alamo/San Antonio area. Attendees will learn foundational concepts and practical skills to provide support and spiritual care to those in need. Chaplaincy is not based on a specific religion or denomination, a Chaplain is prepared to assist all, and refer as needed.
This comprehensive First Responder Chaplain Program consists of the First Responder Course in July, a 6-8 month “internship with mentorship” with a first responder agency or a community agency which supports First Responders, with first year credentialing and ordination (as applicable).
TOPICS COVERED:
- Pre Course Work
- Ministry of Purpose, Presence & Peace (MP3)
- Chaplains in Sacred & Secular Organizations
- Creating Personal Strengths Resiliency
- Chaplaincy Core Values
- Chaplaincy Methodologies
- Legal Aspects of Chaplaincy
- Chaplain Canon of Ethics
- SACRED CARE Communication
- Understanding Stress & Stress Management
- Crisis Intervention a Key Role of the Chaplain
- Death Notification: Supporting the Survivors
- Suicide Concepts
- Grief, Bereavement & Mourning
- Case Study Analysis
- Application and Demonstration
- Post Course Assessment
