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CPEI Credentialing Manual
Review credentialing requirements, competencies, application procedures, reciprocity and ongoing professional expectations.
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Official guidance for CPEI credentialing pathways, requirements, review procedures, reciprocity and ongoing professional responsibilities.
Candidates and credentialed professionals should use the current CPEI Credentialing Manual as the primary reference for credentialing requirements and procedures.
Official Credentialing Guidance
The CPEI Credentialing Manual describes the requirements, competencies and procedures associated with CPEI’s professional credentialing pathways.
It includes guidance for chaplain credentials, Supervisor-Educator and Training Supervisor-Educator credentials, reciprocity, credentialing review, continuing education, annual requirements and appeals.
Candidates should review the current Manual before submitting an application and continue to use it throughout the credentialing process.
Current Manual
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Review credentialing requirements, competencies, application procedures, reciprocity and ongoing professional expectations.
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Consulte los requisitos, competencias, procedimientos de solicitud, reciprocidad y responsabilidades profesionales de credencialización.
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The Manual provides detailed requirements and procedures for the major areas of CPEI credentialing.
Requirements and competencies for Board Certified Associate Chaplain (BCAC) and Board Certified Chaplain (BCC).
Educational requirements, application materials, competencies and review procedures for the Supervisor-Educator (SE) credential.
Readiness, experience and approval requirements for the advanced Training Supervisor-Educator (TSE) credential.
Requirements for qualified professionals seeking CPEI credentials based in part on credentials earned through another recognized organization.
Guidance on written materials, competency assessment, reviewers, panel interviews and credentialing decisions.
Continuing education, annual dues, professional responsibilities and other requirements associated with maintaining a CPEI credential.
Expectations related to CPEI’s Code of Professional Ethics and responsibilities of credentialed professionals.
Information concerning credentialing decisions, repeat reviews and the credentialing appeals process.
Related Resources
The website provides easier-to-scan guidance, while the Credentialing Manual remains the detailed source for official requirements.
Before You Apply
Credentialing requirements can vary by credential and may be revised over time. Candidates should use the current version of the CPEI Credentialing Manual and current credentialing forms when preparing an application.
If you are uncertain about eligibility, educational equivalency, religious endorsement, reciprocity or another requirement, contact the CPEI Credentialing team before submitting your application.
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CPEI can help you identify the appropriate resource, understand where to locate a requirement or determine which form you need.