Certification Resources

The NACC is happy to share the following reference materials that outline the policies, procedures, qualifications, and competencies that govern the NACC certification process:

• Certification Policies & Procedures Manual
• Code of Ethics for Spiritual Care Professionals and Qualifications and Competencies for Certification *
• Rubrics used in assessing Applicant Certification Materials
  • A Rubric for the Common Competencies
  • A Rubric for the NACC-Specific Competencies 

*Please note that Competencies for Certification are embedded in the essay templates that are included in the application material download. Templates dated October 2024 or higher include writing guides that align with the posted rubrics.