We are glad you are considering First Responders Chaplain Association, Inc (FRCA) for your ministry education, certification and ordenation. Through our admissions policy, students may enter at any time throughout the year. Each seminary program, continuing education course requirements has its own specific admissions policies, Application Form, and Fee.
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Chaplaincy
Pastor vs Chaplain
Chaplains in Law Enforcement 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
When Arrested
Maximum Security Inmates
Comparative Chaplain Duties
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Preservation of Evidence
Communicating with the Victim
The Anatomy of a Setup
How to Prevent Boundary Violations
Self-Evaluation
Lesson 3 – Emergency Service Chaplain
Agency Confidentiality
A Ministry of Presence
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
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
The Jumper or Man with a Gun
Attempted Suicide – Do’s & Don’ts
Zone of Safety
Common Misconceptions about Sui-cide
Asking Key Questions
Look for warning signs
Lesson 7 – Death Notifications
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
Lesson 8 – Biblical Counseling 101
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
CPE – Pros and Cons
Five Steps of Biblical Counseling
Types of Counselee
Common Reasons for Seeking Counseling
Lesson 9 – The Building Blocks of Counseling
Establishing a Relationship
Empathy
Respect
Trust
Take the Counselee Problems seriously
Honesty
Loyalty
Confidentiality
Lesson 10 – Gathering Information Part 1
Understanding the Counselee
The Art of Active Listening
Reflective Remarks and Responses Techniques
Lesson 11 – Gathering Information Part 2
Collecting and Organizing Information Received
Types of Information Collected
Physical Health
Emotion
Action
Concept
Personal History
Information Collection Tools
Lesson 12 – Personal Assessment Forms
Primary Tools
Personal Assessment Forms (PTIF and NTIF)
Advanced Questioning Form (AQF)
F.R.C.A. Counseling Forms
Advance Questioning Form (Available on PDF for Download).
Controlling Your Thoughts Work Sheet (Available on PDF for Download).
Personal Data Inventory Form (Available on PDF for Download).
Positive Traits Inventory Form (Available on PDF for Download).
Negative Traits Inventory Form (Available on PDF for Download)
Medical Inventory Form (Available on PDF for Download).
Negative Behavioral Patterns Form (Available on PDF for Download).
Lesson 13 – Biblical Process of Change
The Five “R” of Biblical Change
Steps towards Repentance
Elements of true repentance
Effects of true repentance
Reconciliation through forgiveness
Lesson 14 – Critical Situational Stress
The four phase process of crisis counseling outline
Preparatory Checklist for Debriefing
The Debriefing Process / Crisis Situation Stress
Lesson 15 – Traumatic Stress Reactions and Children
Key Points to Remember When Dealing with Children’s Grief
Children / Post Crisis Behaviors
Pre-School To Kindergarten
School Age Children
Adolescent Age
Lesson 16 – Grief and Bereavement
Definition of Grief and Bereavement
Reactions to Grief
When to Make a Referral
Severe Clinical Depression
Mental Breakdown
Lesson 17 – Preparing For Approaching Death
Bedside manners
Habits of Effective Cornford
Rules of Conduct
Lesson 18 – Healing Conversations
Lesson 19 – Counseling Recap
Lesson 19 – American Red Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
The Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies. This course is taught online with the American Red Cross. Cost $37.00 payable to the ARC.
