About CPEI
Clinical Pastoral Education International maintains institutional accreditation, continuing education accreditation, state authorization, professional approvals, recognitions, memberships and partnerships related to its educational programs and professional pathways.
Institutional Quality
CPEI’s accreditation, authorizations, approvals and professional recognitions demonstrate institutional accountability and connect CPEI’s educational work with established standards and pathways in Clinical Pastoral Education, CPE Supervisory Education, continuing education and professional chaplaincy.
Partnerships and professional memberships further support collaboration, educational opportunity, professional development and service to the spiritual care community.
Institutional Standards
CPEI maintains institutional accreditation, continuing education accreditation and state authorization related to its educational programs and operations.
Institutional Accreditation
CPEI is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Continuing Education Accreditation
CPEI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) as a Continuing Education Unit provider and may offer IACET CEUs for eligible learning activities.
State Authorization
CPEI is authorized by Florida’s Commission for Independent Education to conduct training.
Commission for Independent Education
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: 1-888-224-6684 or 850-245-3200
Email: CIEInfo@fldoe.org
Professional Pathways
CPEI’s Clinical Pastoral Education is accepted or recognized within several external professional chaplaincy pathways. These relationships concern CPEI education and eligibility within those organizations’ processes; they do not represent endorsement of professional credentials issued by CPEI.
Chaplain Certification Pathway
The Association of Professional Chaplains and its Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc. have approved CPEI as a provider of Clinical Pastoral Education toward BCCI chaplain certification.
CPE Recognition
The National Association of Catholic Chaplains recognizes CPEI Clinical Pastoral Education units toward NACC chaplain certification.
Education Benefits
CPEI is approved to offer VA education benefits to eligible veterans, active-duty service members and other qualified individuals enrolled in approved CPE and SEC programs.
CPE Acceptance
The National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains has confirmed acceptance of CPEI’s accredited Clinical Pastoral Education units within its professional chaplaincy pathway.
Professional Networks
CPEI participates in professional networks that encourage collaboration, dialogue, quality improvement and the continued development of spiritual care and Clinical Pastoral Education.
Professional Network
CPEI is an active member of the COMISS Network, which supports collaboration among organizations committed to theological and clinical education and the competent practice of interfaith spiritual care.
Collaboration
CPEI works with affiliate organizations, healthcare systems, educational organizations and ministry partners to expand access to Clinical Pastoral Education, professional development and chaplaincy resources.
Affiliate Relationship
CPEI works with Ascension within its network of healthcare and Clinical Pastoral Education relationships.
Affiliate Relationship
CPEI works with Baton Rouge General to support accessible Clinical Pastoral Education and supervised clinical learning.
Ministry Partner
CPEI collaborates with the Marsh Institute for Chaplains in support of chaplaincy resources, continuing education, professional development and professional connection.
Affiliate Resource Relationship
CPEI has an affiliate and referral relationship with the Chaplain Resource Network, operated by the Marsh Institute for Chaplains, connecting chaplains with professional resources and development opportunities.
Transparency
CPEI makes academic information, policies, handbooks, manuals and governance resources available to support transparency and informed decision-making.
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