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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Virtual Program - Part-Time

MERCY HEALTH SOUTHWEST MISSOURIKANSAS

Funding Amount

No stipend or benefits offered; $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition); $650 tuition per unit

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Virtual Program - Part-Time

Program Type: Professional education program for chaplaincy (virtual/distance learning)

Duration: Part-time, 1 unit of CPE

Geographic Scope: Available virtually; participants arrange clinical placement outside of Mercy facilities

Focus Areas:

  • Spiritual formation and integration

  • Awareness of self and others

  • Relational dynamics

  • Spiritual care interventions

  • Professional development
  • Program Intended For:

  • People with other commitments preventing completion of clinical hours at Mercy hospitals

  • Those seeking flexible CPE options

  • Ordained, professed, licensed and lay persons
  • Key Features:

  • Students arrange their own clinical placement

  • Placement must be approved by CPE educator

  • Part-time format allows for flexibility

  • Clinical placement outside Mercy facilities
  • Eligibility Requirements:

    Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required, OR

  • Other professional designation such as RN

  • Sufficient theological background required
  • Experience:

  • Faith group or community leadership experience expected
  • Work Authorization:

  • Must be fully authorized to work and/or study in chosen jurisdiction when applying

  • Mercy does not provide visa sponsorship
  • Compensation & Benefits:

  • No stipend or benefits offered at this time
  • Accreditation:

  • Accredited since 1974 through USCCB/CCA

  • Accredited since 2008 by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education
  • Application Process:

  • Accepted year-round

  • Considered in order received

  • Programs close when full

  • Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 417-820-2770

  • Address: 14528 S. Outer Forty, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Applications accepted year-round
    - Reviewed in order received
    - Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)

    2. Arrange Clinical Placement
    - Student arranges own clinical placement outside Mercy facilities
    - Placement must be approved by CPE educator

    3. Selection and Enrollment
    - Upon selection, place $100 non-refundable holding fee (deducted from tuition)
    - Holding fee: $100 (non-refundable)

    4. Financial Arrangements
    - Tuition: $650 per unit
    - Payment due at beginning of respective unit
    - Financial payment plans may be arranged in advance with CPE program coordinator and faculty approval

    5. Required Prerequisites Before Application
    - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional designation (RN, etc.)
    - Sufficient theological background
    - Faith group or community leadership experience
    - Verify work authorization in jurisdiction
    - Identify potential clinical placement site

    Note: Programs close when full; applications accepted on rolling basis. This program is ideal for those unable to complete clinical hours at Mercy facilities.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    professional-developmentfaith-based

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