Theology at the coal-face of hospitalisation - the development and evaluation of a postgraduate certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy

Sneddon, M., Mitchell, D., O'Neill, A. and Kennedy, S. (2011) Theology at the coal-face of hospitalisation - the development and evaluation of a postgraduate certificate in Healthcare Chaplaincy. Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy, 14(1), pp. 21-27.

Abstract

Healthcare chaplaincy is working towards recognition as a registered health profession. An accredited programme of professional education is part of that process. The University of Glasgow supported by NHS Education for Scotland have developed a programme of professional education for healthcare chaplains that is integrated into an MSc. (MedSci) in healthcare. This article outlines the commissioning, development and evaluation of a postgraduate certificate in healthcare chaplaincy by students, clinical mentors and experienced healthcare chaplains. It also highlights an innovative approach to practice development in spiritual and religious care in healthcare.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: O'Neill, Dr Anna and Mitchell, Rev David and Sneddon, Mrs Margaret
• Authors: Sneddon, M., Mitchell, D., O'Neill, A., and Kennedy, S.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
• Journal Name: Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy
• Publisher: Scottish Association of Chaplains in Healthcare
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © SACH
• First Published: First published in Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy 2011 14 (1): 21-27
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with permission of the editor