Clinical Pastoral Education

Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Inc. (ACPE), the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at Littleton Adventist Hospital provides a professional, theological education for our pastoral staff, spiritual care team and others who are interested in serving through this type of ministry. Studies include all faith backgrounds and prepare students for situations they may face with patients in crisis.

Much of the ACPE educational emphasis is on pastoral formation, competence and reflection while promoting personal growth to allow for deeper professional relationships. Some of the educational topics offered include:

• Advance Directives
• Behavioral Health
• Dying and Death
• Empathy & Compassionate Care
• Family Systems Theory
• Grief, Loss, and Mourning
• Healing and Meaning
• Medical Ethics
• Palliative Care
• Spiritual Assessment
• Trauma and Crisis Care
• Worship and Ritual

Types of CPE Programs:
*Stipends available

Level I CPE
Summer Intensive, extended units, and Twelve Month Residency*

Level II CPE
Twelve Month Residency* and extended units

Supervisory CPE
Extended Residency with annual renewal of education contract*

For more information about the Littleton Adventist Hospital’s CPE program, please contact Director of Chaplains Steve Gomes at 303-730-5884.

Program Links:

ACPE application
CPE Program Schedule 2010/2011

Other Centura Health ACPE programs:
Penrose St. Francis Hospital
St. Anthony North Hospital
St. Anthony Central Hospital

We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities.