What are the qualifications for certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains for healthcare chaplains?
• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university that is accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. • Theological education at the graduate professional level involving a minimum of three years (72 credit hours) from an institution accredited by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. • Ordination by an appropriate religious authority. • Endorsement by a recognized religious faith group for ministry as a chaplain. • Four units (1600 hours) of Clinical Education accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. • A minimum of one year’s full-time experience as a chaplain apart from clinical training or residency.
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