IAFRC shieldIAFRCInternational Association of First Responder Chaplains
Chaplains

Hospital Chaplains

Clinical pastoral care, family counseling, and trauma coordination.

Hospital chaplains serve in the most fragile hours of a clinical setting — ICU, ER, surgical waiting, and the family room. We train chaplains in clinical pastoral education foundations, trauma-informed care, and partnership with hospital staff.

Where this chaplain shows up

  • Bedside care in ICU, ER, and palliative settings
  • Family support during waiting and notification
  • Trauma coordination across nursing, social work, and clergy
  • Staff care for hospital teams after difficult cases
  • Ethics consultations and end-of-life support