Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like any further information about training matters please contact the Director of Training, Rev Derek Johnston.

For information regarding membership or other general queries please contact the Secretary, Rev Jennifer McWhirter.

Both can be contacted at: nihca@chaplains.co.uk

Training

- There is an annual training programme which is sent to every Chaplaincy Department.

- The courses are accredited by the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC)

- Training will usually take the form of either one-day or two-day events. These will include time for learning, sharing and reflecting.

- Different venues will be used to accommodate chaplains in different parts of the country.

- Early booking is advised as places may be limited on some courses. Only those who have booked in time can be guaranteed free places.

- Training for all the above is only free to members of the NIHCA.

- NIHCA normally facilitates 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training each year.

- Supervisor and Student fees are paid by NIHCA for this course.

- Limited funding may be available to NIHCA members to undertake training offered by other organisations.

- Application should be made in writing to the Director of Training. Specified criteria will need to be met prior to agreement of funding. Please ask for a Grant Application Form.

- A copy of our training programme can be downloaded here - Training Programme.