Continuing Education

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is an action/reflection process of theological education grounded in a person-centered approach to pastoral ministry. As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the student’s education experience involves providing pastoral care to patients, families and staff. Each student participates in 24-hour, on-call rotation.

In an interfaith peer group and in consultation with a certified ACPE Supervisor, the student evaluates the effectiveness of his or her style of ministry in relation to theological perspective, religious tradition, the behavioral sciences and the pastoral needs of the persons ministered to.

Each participant develops his/her own individualized contract for learning. Learning needs are taken into account in the development of the curriculum.

Students in our residency program would have an opportunity to gain experience at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, St. John West Shore Hospital and Saint Luke's Medical Center. Or, for specialization purposes, students may stay in one facility throughout the residency. Placements are determined in consultation with the student, CPE Supervisor and the Director of Pastoral Care.

CPE Programs include:

CPE Internship - October 2, 2000 to May 25, 2001

1 CPE unit (six intern positions available for this part-time program) Meet one day a week for seminars and supervisor; one day for clinical experience. Participation in on-call rotation at the hospital is required.

Tuition for one unit is $450.00

CPE Residency - September 5, 2000 to August 31, 2001

4 CPE units (six full-time positions are available for this year-long program) Participation in on-call rotation at the hospital is required. Yearly stipend of $20,000 includes health benefits, free parking, holiday, vacation, sickleave, personal time off.

Tuition for first unit is $450.00; tuition for all successive units is $225.00

CPE Supervisory Training - September 5, 2000 to August 31, 2001

One to two full-time positions are available for this year-long program Participation in on-call rotation at the hospital is required. Yearly stipend of $20,000 includes health benefits, free parking, holiday, vacation, sickleave, personal time off.

Tuition for first unit is $450.00; tuition for all successive units is $225.00

To receive an application package:

E-mail the Pastoral Care Department or write to:
The Rev. Kathy Turner, Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Vincent Charity Hospital
2351 E. 22nd Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
or call 216/363-3312.

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