Pastoral Services
Professional Chaplaincy
Our Chaplains have accomplished becoming or are in the process of becoming Board Certified Chaplains through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). The APC is an important national organization that certifies Chaplains and implements standards for the provision of pastoral care.
The links below are to documents that will help in understanding aspects of Professional Chaplaincy and how they impact DCH. They are an excellent source of information.
Cultural and Spiritual Sensitivity: A Learning Module
A Quick Guide to Cultures and Spiritual Traditions
www.professionalchaplains.org/uploadedFiles/pdf/learning-cultural-sensitivity.pdf
Guidelines for the Chaplain’s Role in Healthcare Ethics
www.professionalchaplains.org/index.aspx?id=222
Professional Chaplaincy: Its Role and Importance in Healthcare
www.professionalchaplains.org/index.aspx?id=229
Additional resources can be found under Professional Resources in the Reading Room of the APC Web site at www.professionalchaplains.org.
Contact Information
Pastoral Services
Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 694-5491

