Critical Incident Stress Management
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) courses are designed to further equip you for the tumultuous circumstances in which chaplains often minister.
Be Equipped to Face Hardship
Spiritual and Psychological First Aid and one additional CISM course should be selected from the list provided to meet chaplain requirements. These courses should be completed within the first 24 months of receiving approval as a chaplain. Some CISM trainings are offered online while others require attendance.
*Completion of these courses does not automatically mean an applicant is approved.
K-Love Crisis Response Care Training
Crisis Response Care (CRC) impacts communities through training and supporting frontline responders and community volunteers to deepen their knowledge in crisis response.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
The ICISF offers high-quality courses in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health.
Lake C.I.S.M. Training
A Critical Incident Stress Management training and consulting service that specializes in supporting and equipping those who serve others.
Living Shield Ministries
Living Shield Ministries educates and trains students in chaplaincy and how to expand their skills to benefit people in crisis.
International Academy for Crisis Response Training
The International Academy for Crisis Response Training (IACRT) seeks to positively impact the field of crisis intervention and mental health support through expert training and compassionate leadership.
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) requires chaplains to complete Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) courses. These are part of five training courses required for chaplaincy.