CPEI Credentialing
CPEI offers professional credentialing pathways for chaplains and CPE educators who meet established requirements for education, formation, professional competency and ethical practice.
Professional Credentialing
Credentialing is a professional review process through which candidates demonstrate that they meet the requirements and competencies established for the credential they are seeking.
The process considers education, Clinical Pastoral Education, professional formation, religious endorsement when applicable, written materials, demonstrated competencies and credentialing review.
Completing CPE or Supervisory Education through CPEI does not automatically result in professional credentialing. Credentialing is a separate process with its own requirements.
Credentialing Pathways
The summaries below provide a starting point. Complete eligibility and application requirements are provided in the current Credentialing Manual.
Chaplain Credential
BCAC
The educational foundation includes a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and four courses or units of Clinical Pastoral Education totaling 1,600 hours.
Additional endorsement, documentation, competency and credentialing-review requirements apply.
Chaplain Credential
BCC
The educational foundation includes a 72-hour graduate theological degree or equivalent and four courses or units of Clinical Pastoral Education totaling 1,600 hours.
Additional endorsement, documentation, competency and credentialing-review requirements apply.
Educator Credential
SE
The Supervisor-Educator credential is for qualified professionals who have completed the required chaplaincy and supervisory preparation and demonstrate competency in CPE supervision.
Requirements include applicable graduate theological education, CPE, Supervisory Education and board certification as a clinical chaplain.
Advanced Educator Credential
TSE
Training Supervisor-Educator is an advanced credential for experienced Supervisor-Educators who meet additional requirements for preparing and mentoring supervisory candidates.
Candidates complete the applicable readiness, review and orientation requirements.
Already Credentialed?
CPEI provides reciprocity pathways for qualified professionals who hold applicable credentials through another professional organization.
Reciprocity is not automatic. Candidates must submit the required documentation and meet the requirements established for the applicable CPEI credentialing pathway.
How It Works
Credentialing involves preparation, documentation and professional peer review.
Review the requirements for the credential you are seeking before beginning an application.
Gather the required education, CPE, endorsement, evaluations and professional documentation.
Complete the appropriate application and submit all required materials by the applicable deadline.
Qualified reviewers assess submitted materials against the standards and competencies for the credential.
Candidates participate in the applicable video credentialing interview and professional review.
Professional Standards
CPEI credentialing recognizes professionals who demonstrate preparation, competency and commitment to ethical practice.
Credentialing demonstrates that a professional has completed an established review of preparation and competencies.
A professional credential communicates achievement and accountability within chaplaincy and spiritual care practice.
Credentialed professionals commit to CPEI’s Code of Professional Ethics and ongoing professional responsibilities.
Prepare to Apply
A little preparation can help you avoid delays in the credentialing process.
Review the current Credentialing Manual.
Confirm that you meet the requirements for the credential you are seeking.
Gather required transcripts, CPE evaluations, recommendations, endorsement materials and professional documentation.
Review the application deadline and corresponding credentialing interview window.
Complete the application for your credentialing pathway and submit all required materials.
Important
Submitting an application, completing CPEI education or paying a credentialing fee does not guarantee that a candidate will receive a CPEI credential.
Candidates must meet the requirements and demonstrate the competencies established for the credential being sought.
Ready to Begin?
Review the Credentialing Manual, confirm your requirements and use the appropriate credentialing application when you are ready to move forward.