Overview
Professional Development Overview
Learn how CPEI approaches continuing professional learning, lifelong formation and professional growth.
Lifelong Learning
CPEI supports lifelong learning for chaplains, Supervisor-Educators, students, members and spiritual care professionals through continuing education, IACET CEUs, professional development programs, events and learning resources.
Professional Growth
Professional development extends learning beyond initial education and credentialing.
Through continuing education, professional programs, events, learning resources and opportunities for connection, CPEI supports ongoing reflection, competency development and professional growth throughout a career in spiritual care.
Professional Development Resources
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Overview
Learn how CPEI approaches continuing professional learning, lifelong formation and professional growth.
Programs
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Events
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Continuing Education
Review annual continuing education requirements and other responsibilities associated with maintaining a CPEI professional credential.
Questions
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Additional Resources
CPEI’s affiliate resource partnership with the Chaplain Resource Network expands access to additional chaplaincy resources and professional development opportunities.
Lifelong Learning
Professional development can take many forms throughout a career in chaplaincy and spiritual care.
Participate in courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, presentations and other structured professional learning activities.
Use research, reading, writing, consultation and self-directed learning to deepen professional knowledge and reflective practice.
Learn with colleagues through professional programs, events, learning communities and other opportunities for consultation and connection.
Continue developing skills for supervision, education, organizational leadership and professional service within spiritual care settings.
Continuing Education
CPEI is an IACET Accredited Provider and supports continuing professional learning through recognized continuing education practices.
Credentialed Chaplains
or 10 contact hours per year
CPEI credentialed chaplains are required to complete at least 1.0 IACET CEU or 10 contact hours annually.
SE & TSE
or 15 contact hours per year
Supervisor-Educators and Training Supervisor-Educators are required to complete at least 1.5 IACET CEUs or 15 contact hours annually.
The CPEI Credentialing Manual recognizes a broad range of learning activities, including degree-credit courses, non-degree career training, self-directed and experiential learning, seminars, workshops, conference presentations, classroom lectures and participation in chaplain or Supervisor-Educator learning groups.
Why It Matters
Ongoing learning helps spiritual care professionals remain reflective, responsive and prepared for evolving care environments and professional responsibilities.
Continue learning as professional standards, communities and spiritual care settings evolve.
Use continuing education and reflective learning to strengthen professional judgment, self-awareness and spiritual care practice.
Engage with colleagues, educators and other spiritual care professionals through programs, events and professional learning opportunities.
Professional Development Support
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