Clinical Chaplaincy and Patient Relations Management Programme

Healthcare Skills │Whole Person Care │ Counselling │Patient Relations │ NGO Management

Dr Samuel Meshack, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong – MOU Signing

Clinical Chaplaincy & Patient Relations Management Programme

This program is a one-year postgraduate fellowship designed to equip individuals with essential skills in holistic patient care, emergency support, patient relations, and crisis response. This program prepares professionals to enhance healthcare services in hospitals, NGOs, and related organisations.

To know more about Clinical Chaplaincy & Patient Relations Management Programme Register Here  Annual Course Fees for the programme: Rs. 39,900 University fees Rs 15,000 Working Student Scholarship is available at Rs.6600 per month for six months Minimum Qualification: Graduation Age limit: 45  years Accommodation  (Accommodation will be provided subject to availability (Fees applicable))        Important Dates        Last date for applying the admission: 30th April 2025        Classes starting on: 1st June 2025 For any further information,please contact Chaplain Vilbert-9845512509

FCC residents ready for their clinical posting

 

Recognition of the programme

This work-integrated residential programme is conducted at Bangalore Baptist Hospital (BBH) in collaboration with Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong.

Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) was established by Act No. 11 of 2005 of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and is recognized under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. The university is authorized to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act.

Bangalore Baptist Hospital (BBH), a 450-bed multispecialty hospital founded in 1973, is the first mission hospital in India to meet national quality standards (NABH and NABL) for excellence in healthcare. Guided by the vision of “Healing and Wholeness in the Spirit of Jesus Christ,” BBH is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care. The hospital offers a range of diploma, degree, and master’s level programs in Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Counselling under the National Board of Examinations, Rajiv Gandhi University, and Serampore University.

 

 

Core Components The program integrates three key disciplines: Clinical Training – Basic healthcare skills and first aid Chaplaincy – Whole-person care addressing emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs Patient Relations Management – Effective healthcare communication and coordination

 

Pioneer Batch Graduation Ceremony 2023

Programme structure

First Six Months

• Classroom-based learning through lectures, case studies, demonstrations, and project work
• Practical exposure via observatory postings in patient care and hospital operations
• Field visits, Mission trips and external institutional postings for broader learning experiences

Second Six Months

• Work-integrated learning with supervised clinical postings at Bangalore Baptist Hospital (sponsored candidates may complete this phase at their respective hospitals)
• Ongoing assessments and progress evaluations to track student development

This fellowship offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training, enabling participants to make a meaningful impact on healthcare services and patient experience.

Subjects

• Basic Healthcare Skills and First Aid
• Introduction to Counselling
• Leadership Development
• Patient Relations Management
• NGO Management
• Chaplaincy, Healing and Wholeness

Key Outcomes

By the end of the fellowship, participants will be proficient in:

Patient Care Coordination

• Facilitating seamless communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams for patient-centered care
• Assisting patients in navigating medical and emotional challenges

Crisis Response & Support

• Providing emotional and spiritual support during medical emergencies, trauma, and end-of-life care
• Helping families cope with grief, loss, and ethical decision-making

Service Quality & Patient Relations

• Managing patient reception, feedback systems, and conflict resolution to enhance hospital service quality
• Strengthening relationships between patients and healthcare providers for a compassionate healing environment

NGO & Community Engagement

• Overseeing NGO operations, fundraising, and outreach programs for underprivileged patients
• Organizing awareness campaigns, counseling sessions, and community healthcare initiatives

Holistic Well-Being & Support

• Addressing the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and healthcare staff
• Conducting wellness workshops, counseling sessions, and staff training programs

A trained Clinical Chaplain plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, ensuring that care remains patient-centered, compassionate, and holistic.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), a premier Health Science University in India is considered to be one of the top universities offering the best medical education with initiatives to make its syllabi of world class quality taking it to the forefront of Medical education in India. Established in June 1996 at Bangalore by the Govt. of Karnataka, RGUHS offers a wide range of courses in medical and allied health sciences to meet the societal needs for better healthcare. RGUHS had the vision to bring in uniformity in the standards of teaching and have a common curriculum for the various courses offered in different colleges across Karnataka.

Applications are invited in the prescribed format from eligible candidates for RGUHS Fellowship Programme conducted by Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore for the Academic year 2024-25.

Name of the Program	Eligibility Criteria	No. of Seats
Neonatal Intensive Care	MD / DNB Paediatrics / post DCh. with 2 years experience	4

 

Timelines

Application Issue date	Last date for Submission of Application	Interview	Last Date of Admission	Commencement of Academic Session
04/09/2024	10/09/2024	13/09/2024	16/09/2024	17/09/2024

 

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For clarifications contact:

Email: medsec@bbh.org.in

Phone:  080-22024700/22024315

Courses offered under Clinical Fellowship (RGUHS)

 

POST GRADUATION PROGRAMMES AT BANGALORE BAPTIST HOSPITAL

 BBH boasts of a long history in conducting Diplomate of National Board (DNB) training programmes. The primary objective is to improve quality medical education by establishing standards and elevating the level of Post Graduate examinations in modern medicine across India. Adhering to strict guidelines and conducting periodic inspections, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) closely monitors the Doctorate of National Board (DrNB),  Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and Fellowship of National Board (FNB) programmes.  BBH prides itself in emphazing on the practice of ethical Medicine.  Bangalore Baptist Hospital is  Accredited by NBEMS  to conduct DrNB, DNB and FNB Post-Graduation programmes in a wide range of specialties.

 

Courses offered under Clinical Post Graduation Programs

 

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), a premier Health Science University in India is considered to be one of the top universities offering the best medical education with initiatives to make its syllabi of world class quality taking it to the forefront of Medical education in India. Established in June 1996 at Bangalore by the Govt. of Karnataka, RGUHS offers a wide range of courses in medical and allied health sciences to meet the societal needs for better healthcare. RGUHS had the vision to bring in uniformity in the standards of teaching and have a common curriculum for the various courses offered in different colleges across Karnataka.

Applications are invited in the prescribed format from eligible candidates for Fellowship Programme conducted by Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore for the Academic year 2022-23.

 

Name of the Program	Eligibility Criteria	No. of Seats
Non-Invasive Cardiology	MD / DNB General Medicine	2

 

Timelines

Last date for submission of application has been extended to 05/08/2022

Application Issue date	Application Submission	Interview	Date for Joining	Course Commencement	Stipend
03/08/2022	05/08/2022	19/08/2022	31/08/2022	01/09/2022	₹. 60,000/-

 

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(Or email your request to medsec@bbh.org.in)

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These courses Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University Health Sciences, Karnatakais of  2 years duration. The admission is open to all candidates who follow the eligibility criteria mentioned below.

Eligibility for Admission

• A pass in  B. Sc MLT course from Institution affiliated to RGUHS or other universities considered  equivalent by RGUHS
• Those who have B. Sc MLT obtained through correspondence course are not eligible
• Should be medically fit

Courses	Combination of subjects required	Last date to apply
M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology-Microbiology & Immunology
M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology-Haematology & Blood transfusion

 

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) was conceived by Dr. Richard C Cabot as a method of learning pastoral practice under supervision in a clinical setting. The Rev. Anton Boisen enlarged the concept to include a case study method of theological inquiry – a study of the person as a “living human document.”

As CPE developed, it was expanded by other CPE leaders to integrate into pastoral practice knowledge of medicine, psychology and behavioural sciences. Today many supervisors emphasize the importance of pastoral relationships being formed through an integration of personal history, behavioural theory and method, and spiritual development.

Three batches of the course is held during the year

Batch	Periodicity of the course	Last date of submission of application	Date of Interview
1st Batch	15th Jan 2025 to 15th Apr 2025	15th Dec 2024	6th Jan 2025
2nd Batch	1st Jun 2025 to 1st Sept 2025	15th May 2025	20th May 2025
3rd Batch	15th Sept 2025 to 15th Dec 2025	15th Aug 2025	1St  Sep 2025
4th Batch	15th Jan 2026 to 15th Apr 2026	15th Dec 2025	5th Jan 2026
Number of seats	6
Age limit	Below 60 years
Required qualification	B.TH / B.D or M. Div. Degree from any university/college, or any bachelor degree in any subject from any regular university. Both male and female candidates should have completed two years in professional pastoral ministry.
Medium of instruction	English
Health status	To be medically fit
Course fee	Rs.4000/- (Four Thousand Only) There is no accommodation on campus for CPE students.

Application deadline	10 June 2022
Date of entrance examination	25 June 2022
Course Commence	1st July 2022
Number of seats	6
Age limit	21 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission
Required qualification	B.TH / B.D or M. Div.Degree from any university/college.Both male and female candidates should have completed two years in professional pastoral ministry
Medium of instruction	English
Health status	To be medically fit

Application deadline	30/4/2025
Date of entrance examination	15/5/2025
Number of seats	6
Age limit	21 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission
Required qualification	B.TH or B.D. Degree of the Senate of Serampore, or recognized by any academic equivalent. Male candidates should have completed three years in professional pastoral ministry. (Female candidates are exempted from this.) B.TH / B.D or M. Div degree from any university/college, with a bachelor degree in any subject from any regular university. Both male and female candidates should have completed three years in professional pastoral ministry.
Medium of instruction	English
Health status	To be medically fit

The duration of this course is 3 years with an internship period of  one year. The admission is open to all candidates who follow the eligibility criteria mentioned below. The medium of instruction will be English. Completion 1 year of internship is part of the course.

Eligibility for Admission

• The candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or should complete the said age on or before March 1st of the year and the maximum limit is 30 years.
• The candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Course should have passed PUC/12th or its equivalent (pre-university / pre-degree / intermediate) examination from any recognized Board or University in India recognized by RGUHS, with the following (mandatory) combination of subjects:

Degree Courses	Combination of subjects required
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology	English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology
B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology
B.Sc. Emergency and Trauma Care Technology
B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology	English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths

• Lateral entry is permitted for second-year B. Sc. MLT & MIT students to Post DMLT& DMIT candidates (recognized by any Govt. Board).
• Student shall be medically fit.