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Clinical Pastoral Education Through HCMA

by Galen (Sapulpa, Oklahoma)

Healthcare Chaplains Information On Clinical Pastoral Education

Regarding Clinical Pastoral Education, what about HCMA (Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association) as a resource for chaplain certification?

They also offer a 1200 hour chaplain career training program. I have completed the first unit and work part time as a volunteer. It seems CPE is more popular. What is the "statement of faith" for CPE?

I believe you are referring to the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education when you say CPE. Yet CPE refers to a unique learning process and both organizations offer CPE or what is called Clinical Pastoral Education.

I believe the HCMA approach is specifically Christian and is more of a mentoring program in its educational approach.

HCMA or Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association is described as a non-sectarian, non-profit professional chaplaincy organization that recruits, trains, certifies and encourages Christian Chaplains to serve in healthcare facilities (both acute and long term care) as well as hospice programs worldwide.

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Chaplain Training Update Appreciated
by: Chaplain Paul Slater

Regarding Clinical Pastoral Education Through HCMA

Your comment is much appreciated Jeffrey. I have known several chaplains whose chaplain certification was through HCMA.

They received great training in pastoral care through the Clinical Pastoral Education provided by HCMA mentors.

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by: Jeffrey Funk, BCC

It was stated that HCMA has a "1200 hour" training program. Actually, the HCMA Clinical Pastoral Training Program consists of 4 Units (1600 hours)of clinical pastoral education.

This intensive and extensive chaplaincy training is followed by a one-year (2000 hours) internship that focuses on demonstration of professional competency standards. At the end of this one-year internship the Intern qualifies as a candidate for certification as a Board Certified Chaplain with HCMA.

HCMA is a Christian professional chaplaincy organization, whereas the ACPE is more pluralistic in its worldview.

HCMA does prefer a mentor model for its chaplaincy training program. In fact, all of its Teaching Chaplains (Supervisors) are active Chaplains, whereas CPE Supervisors are typically involved in only overseeing training and are not routinely making visitation rounds in the hospital.

HCMA training does include peer review, verbatim reports, didactic sessions, role playing, book reviews, written essays, and other learning techniques to help a Trainee develop competent skills in providing quality pastoral care at the bedside.

If people were to actually compare the CPE chaplaincy training program with that of HCMA they would find both programs are equivalent in adequately preparing a qualified person to become fully trained to provide competent pastoral care at the bedside.

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It was stated that HCMA has a "1200 hour" training program. Actually, the HCMA Clinical Pastoral Training Program consists of 4 Units (1600 hours)of clinical pastoral education. This intensive and extensive chaplaincy training is followed by a one-year (2000 hours) internship that focuses on demonstration of professional competency standards. At the end of this one-year internship the Intern qualifies as a candidate for certification as a Board Certified Chaplain with HCMA. HCMA is a Christian professional chaplaincy organization, whereas the ACPE is more pluralistic in its worldview. HCMA does prefer a mentor model for its chaplaincy training program. In fact, all of its Teaching Chaplains (Supervisors) are active Chaplains, whereas CPE Supervisors are typically involved in only overseeing training and are not routinely making visitation rounds in the hospital. HCMA training does include peer review, verbatim reports, didactic sessions, role playing, book reviews, written essays, and other learning techniques to help a Trainee develop competent skills in providing quality pastoral care at the bedside. If people were to actually compare the CPE chaplaincy training program with that of HCMA they would find both programs are equivalent in adequately preparing a qualified person to become fully trained to provide competent pastoral care at the bedside.

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