All video lectures, reading materials, and quizzes for this program are accessed via Canvas, the online learning platform. You may work at your own pace and submit each quiz upon completion. Quizzes are graded automatically and scores are posted in the Canvas gradebook. Once enrolled for the program you have fifteen (15) weeks to complete the 12 learning modules. Extensions can be granted for serious reason at the discretion of the NCBC Director of Education.

Chaplain Course Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) 
• Module 2: ERDs Parts One & Two: The Social Responsibility of Catholic Health Care & Pastoral Care  
• Module 3: ERDs Part Three: Principles of the Patient-Professional Relationship
• Module 4: ERDs Part Three (cont.): Advance Directives and POLST
• Module 5: ERDs Part Three (cont.): Ethics Committees & Consultations
• Module 6: ERDs Part Four: Assisted Reproductive Technologies
• Module 7: ERDs Part Four (cont.): Interventions for Pregnancy Complications and Prenatal Diagnosis
• Module 8: ERDs Part Four (cont.): Ethical Challenges with Contraception and Direct Sterilization
• Module 9: ERDs Part Five: Ordinary & Extraordinary Means of Care, MANH & VSED
• Module 10: ERDs Part Five (cont.): Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide and Palliative Care & Hospice 
• Module 11: ERDs Part Five (cont.): Determining Death and Organ Donation
• Module 12: ERDs Part Six: Cooperation and Collaborative Arrangements

After completing the 15-week chaplaincy program, you will be eligible to register for our full Certification Program at the discounted membership rate if you register within one year of completion. Contact Julie Kelley for more information.