This Course Covers:

If you are going to be working with law enforcement, then this course is for you. And it should also be for the officer and their family. This course will prevent future problems, solve current problems and provide answers for things always thought were inevitable "parts of the job". This course is excellent for all first responders. This course will open your eyes to police life and it will help you understand your clients. 

What to Expect

All work is self-paced and on an individual basis. Courses are designed to build upon the student’s accumulated knowledge while also instilling confidence for practical application. Once enrolled in a course, you will have access to all content. You will need the required textbook above to begin your studies. A PDF version of the final exam is available if you prefer to complete your test offline. You will need to submit your answers through this website in order for your test to be graded and the course completed. A grade of 85% is considered passing for each of the open book exams/assignments. 


All programs should be completed within 6 years. The student that is not able to complete their program of study within the time limit may be dropped from active student status unless they apply for an extension. Extensions for hardship cases may be applied for in writing.



Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement

by Kevin M. Gilmartin, PhD

The basic theme and goal of the book is to provide information that lets the officer/employee see how the deterioration process can take place and what specific preventative strategies can be employed to reduce the negative emotional impact of a law enforcement career. Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement Officers book was written with the goal to provide information that assists law enforcement personnel to remain committed and engaged in productive law enforcement.

This course is required for:

Certified Law Enforcement Chaplain, Licensed Law Enforcement Chaplain, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, and Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling programs