To qualify for Entrance Level you must meet the following credentials, experience and training level

1. Level One Basic Chaplain Training from UGST or its equivalent *

2. All applicants must be a licensed minister or have one of the following

· A Christian Workers license from their local assembly

· Be designated as a chaplain from their local assembly

· If you are not the pastor of your local assembly, then you must have a signed Pastor's permission form

3. If you have no experience as a chaplain, when you enter the workplace as a chaplain you will be considered probationary for one year. This is a supervised working privilege in which a Professional Level Chaplain or an ordained minister must agree to oversee your work. There will also be written reports of progress and a monthly tag-in with the Director of Occupational Chaplains.

Basic chaplain course level one taught by UGST .

"Introduction to Community Chaplaincy I":

The following areas are covered in the basic course

§ Theological Foundations of a Chaplain

§ The Person and Work of the Chaplain

§ Public Worship and "Civil" Religious Functions

§ Chaplaincy in America

§ Legitimacy Theory and Chaplain Credentialing

§ Legality and Liability

§ Confidentiality and Privilege

§ Confidentiality of Health Information (HIPPA)

§ Professionalism in the Chaplaincy

§ Listening and Human Systems

§ Crisis Intervention - level one

§ Conflict Management - level one

§ Negotiation and Mediation - level one

§ Unexpected Death Notification - level one

* All equivalent credit must be submitted to the Department of Chaplaincy for approval whose decision will be final.