CAAB runs a system to accredit external courses and events which meet professional standards in chaplaincy. External events are provided at a regional, national or international level. They are usually delivered by professional, educational or commercial organisations and include workshops, conferences and courses.
a. The target audience falls within the remit of CAAB
b. The event promotes the development of competent Chaplaincy practitioners, contributes to continuous learning, and addresses a clear learning need.
c. There are clear and unambiguous aims, learning objectives and delivery methods for the event which are described in the event programme
d. Learning objectives and delivery methods are relevant to the target audience, appropriate to the learning objectives and achievable within the event.
e. The event organiser has the necessary expertise to organise and run the event.
f. Speakers and tutors have necessary expertise relevant to the subject they are presenting or teaching.
g. A defined quality assurance process underpins the event and includes an effective assessment processes that evaluates the stated learning objectives (e.g. evaluation or feedback form)
h. The event does not contain the promotion of commercial interests.
One point is awarded for each hour of CPD activity that meets the criteria. The total learning activity time is considered for the event. Only whole points are awarded and total times that exceed 30mins are usually rounded up. Credits are not awarded for activities that directly promote the interests of commercial organisations or for recreational time.
Publicity material for events accredited by CAAB should include the CAAB accreditation logo and the CPD points awarded. Participants should receive a certificate of attendance which should also include the logo and CPD points. Organisers must keep a register of attendance and a record of the evaluation of the event for a minimum of three years.
CAAB charge a fee for the processing of applications according to the following scale:
Healthcare Chaplaincy & NHS Organisations: £10 per point
Educational Institutions and "not-for-profit" organisations: £15 per point
Commercial "for profit" organisations: £20 per point
Once an application has been considered by CAAB provisional points will be awarded and the organiser will be informed of the cost. The fee should be paid by cheque (payable to CAAB) and sent to the Chair of CAAB. In the case that no credits are awarded because the event fails to meet the criteria a fee of £30 will be charged to cover administration costs.
One application can be submitted for an event which will be repeated within a 12 month period. A single fee will apply.