Action/Reflection Model of Education

The action/reflection model of education is the foundation for learning in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH). It is process learning. It is a model that begins with a clinical experience, followed with reflection of the experience that generates critical feedback, consultation, and hopefully, new insight that can be utilized in the next clinical experience.

Interviews

An interview is required for all programs. Face-to-face interviews are preferred. The applicant incurs travel expenses for interviews. Applying to a program does not assume that an interview is automatically to follow. In recruiting, consideration to the makeup of any ACPE CPE group is given that will provide as wide a diversity as possible. For the residency group, experience in ministry and an awareness of the CPE model of learning is required. Such experience is best demonstrated through one unit of ACPE CPE.

The ACPE CPE interview process is more than a job interview, but an interview concerning the applicant's ability for self-reflection, self-awareness, personal flexibility and an ability and willingness to learn about self.

Faculty: JoAnn M. Garma, Ed.D., BCC, ACPE Supervisor

Important Note: EJGH's Clinical Pastoral Program now offers Supervisory Education as well as a Residency Program.

Level I CPE and Level II CPE are offered in the following programs:

Summer CPE (Level I) – One Unit Program – 12-week program during the summer months, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with shared on-call responsibilities during week nights and weekend days. The Summer Intern is assigned to a clinical area of the hospital in cooperation with a Chaplain Resident. No Stipend. Tuition is charged.

Requirements for Summer CPE: Must have completed a high school education. College degree and at least one year of seminary education or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). At least one year of ministry experience preferred.

Extended CPE (Level I) – One Unit Program – 15 to 17-week program that is held during September to December and February to May. Class work is one day a week in the afternoon or evening, with individual supervision. Ministry assignments in the hospital are made. The Extern is assigned to a clinical area of the hospital in cooperation with a Chaplain Resident. No Stipend. Tuition is charged.

Requirements for Extended CPE: Must have completed a high school education. College degree preferred. One year of ministry experience.

Residency Year (Level I and Level II) – Four Unit Program – 12 months, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with shared on-call responsibilities during the weeknights and weekend days. Responsibilities include assigned areas of the hospital where pastoral care is provided to patients, family members and staff; on-call responsibilities that are shared with peers; participation in the ACPE CPE curriculum; participation in the continued growth and functioning of the Pastoral Care Department. Stipend provided. Tuition is charged.

Requirements for the Residency Position: Must have completed a high school education. College degree and seminary education from an institution recognized by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) is required for the Residency Program. One unit of ACPE CPE is preferred. Ordination and/or ecclesiastical endorsement required. At least two-year ministry experience is strongly preferred that demonstrates an ability to minister during crisis and in a constantly changing environment.

Supervisory CPE – This is a minimum 3-year program in which the Supervisory Candidate becomes eligible to meet a Regional Certification Committee for certification as an Associate Supervisor. The Supervisory Resident/Candidate and Primary Supervisor sign a letter of agreement at the beginning of each year. Stipend provided. Tuition is charged.

Requirements for Supervisory CPE: M.Div. degree required from a seminary recognized by ATS; ecclesiastical endorsement; 6 units of ACPE CPE preferred; meet a Readiness Committee.

Application Requirements

Summer and Extended Programs: Completed ACPE application form; written document that responds to #2-#6 on the application form; $25.00 nonrefundable application fee.

Residency Program: Completed ACPE application form; written (updated) document that responds to #2-#6 on the application form; a verbatim that reflects applicant's ministry; supervisor's and self evaluation(s); $25.00 nonrefundable application fee.

Supervisory CPE: Completed ACPE application form; written updated document that responds to #2-#6 on the application form; a verbatim that reflects the applicant's ministry; supervisor's and self-evaluations.

Mail application to:

Gwendolyn Hammond, Staff Assistant, Pastoral Care Department, East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006. You can also email her at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (504) 454-4840.

The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE, Inc.) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Clinical Pastoral Education Programs at East Jefferson General Hospital - Accredited by ACPE, 1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 205, Decatur GA 30033, 404-320-1472. Website: www.acpe.edu

Attachments:

ACPE Application Form

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