NACC Certification and Professional Development 2

Question 1

How many hours of continuing education are required for NACC board certified chaplains to renew their certification?

Accepted Answer

50 hours every 5 years

Answer

25 hours every 2 years

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30 hours every 3 years

Answer

20 hours annually

Question 2

Which body is primarily responsible for accrediting Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs recognized by NACC?

Accepted Answer

The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)

Answer

NACC itself

Answer

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Answer

The Joint Commission

Question 3

What does the designation 'BCC' stand for in NACC credentialing?

Accepted Answer

Board Certified Chaplain

Answer

Board Certified Counselor

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Basic Chaplaincy Credential

Answer

Bishops' Committee on Chaplaincy

Question 4

A chaplain seeking NACC certification must demonstrate endorsement from which type of authority?

Accepted Answer

A Catholic ecclesiastical authority

Answer

Their hospital administrator

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The state chaplaincy licensing board

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An ACPE supervisor

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recognized pathway to initial NACC board certification?

Accepted Answer

Completing a two-year hospital residency program without CPE

Answer

Completing required CPE units

Answer

Passing a written and oral interview process

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Earning a graduate theological degree

Question 6

The NACC's Code of Ethics requires chaplains to maintain professional boundaries primarily to protect:

Accepted Answer

The spiritual and emotional wellbeing of those they serve

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The institution's liability

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Their personal reputation

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Denominational doctrine

Question 7

When a board certified NACC chaplain changes their primary ministry setting, what must they do regarding their certification?

Accepted Answer

Notify NACC and confirm continued eligibility

Answer

Immediately forfeit their BCC credential

Answer

Retake the full certification exam

Answer

Request a new ecclesiastical endorsement automatically