Instructor

David R. Edwards, Ph.D., is currently employed as the Wellness Officer for the Monroe Department of Public Safety. He is also the Founder and President of Call for Backup, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness as well as suicide awareness and prevention for uniformed services personnel. This program has been presented to thousands of personnel in more than 25 states since 2017. David is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist and a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and conference presenter. He also serves as a Reserve Police Officer and Police Chaplain in SE Michigan.

David Edwards

Certified Trauma Services Specialist

Course curriculum

  • 01

    FIRST RESPONDER CHAPLAIN BASIC TRAINING IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST

  • 02

    Unit 1 - The History, Definition, and Roles of Chaplaincy

    • The History, Definition, and Roles of Chaplaincy Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 03

    Unit 2 - Understanding the First Responder Culture

    • Understanding First Responder Culture Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 04

    Unit 3 - Understanding First Responder Family Stress

    • Understanding First Responder Family Stress Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 05

    Unit 4 - Introduction to Crisis Communication

    • Introduction to Crisis Communication Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 06

    Unit 5 - Introduction to Assisting Individuals in Crisis

    • Introduction to Assisting Individuals in Crisis Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 07

    Unit 6 - Introduction to Group Crisis Intervention

    • Introduction to Group Crisis Intervention Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 08

    Unit 7 - Death Notification Procedures

    • Death Notification Procedures Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 09

    Unit 8 - Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

    • Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 10

    Unit 9 - Grief and Loss, with an Emphasis on Line-of-Duty Death

    • Grief and Loss, with an Emphasis on Line-of-Duty Death Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 11

    Unit 10 - Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters

    • Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 12

    Unit 11 - Self-Care Strategies for Helping Professionals

    • Self-Care Strategies for Helping Professionals Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 13

    Unit 12 - Next Steps in Professional Development

    • Next Steps in Professional Development Video

    • Questions for Review
  • 14

    Unit 13 - Enrichment Activities

    • Suggested Enrichment Activities
  • 15

    Unit 14 - Final Examination and Course Evaluation

    • First Responder Chaplain Basic Training Final Exam

    • First Responder Chaplain Basic Training Course Evaluation
  • 16

    Membership Application - Association of Public Safety Chaplains

    • Link to Membership Application