Supervised Pastoral Education

Education in Pastoral Care, Spiritual Care and Ministry
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital is a nationally approved program with the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (C.A.P.P.E) All programs in Supervised Pastoral Education are conducted according to C.A.P.P.E standards and are recognized for academic credit by the theological colleges associated with The Institute of Pastoral Training, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and by many others across Canada and the United States.

Basic Programs and Advanced Programs
Basic programs are open to persons who are interested and who have experience and training to benefit from such a program. Advanced programs are open to those who have already completed at least two basic units, who are engaged in pastoral ministry, are members of C.A.P.P.E and have been authorized to proceed to Advanced Standing by the C.A.P.P.E Regional Admitting Committee.

Clinical Pastoral Education units provide 400 hours of direct experience and training in pastoral care and chaplaincy. CPE Units at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital may be 2 days per week for 30 weeks, or 5 days per week for 12 weeks.

Chaplain Interns develop their skills for attending the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff, while addressing personal and pastoral issues. Part of each day is spent working ecumenically in nursing units and other times in group activities and individual supervision.

Applications
Application for admission to programs must be received by the registrar of the institute of pastoral training, Applications can be obtained by contacting the Pastoral Care Department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital at (506) 452-5135.