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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is interreligious, professional, clinical education preparing students for vocations in pastoral care. CPE Students from all religious traditions are
supervised in the art and science of spiritual care. Through practice and feedback, students develop awareness of themselves as persons and of the needs of those in their care. Reflecting
from their religious perspective, students gain knowledge in pastoral care. From the dynamic process of spiritual care, they develop skills in interpersonal and interprofessional
relationships. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The VA Long Beach CPE program will host three CPE units per year in both intensive (11 week full-time) and extended (16-19 week part-time) units. Each CPE
unit can accept up to 6 interns at either Level I or Level II CPE. The CPE program is open to both civilians and veterans alike. CPE Interns are assigned to different clinics and services
during their unit work with Chaplain Preceptors who provide mentorship and clinical oversight. Services that CPE students typically serve include: Spinal Cord Injury, Mental Health,
Medical/Surgical, Ambulatory Surgery, the Community Living Center, Palliative Care, ICU, DOU (Direct Observation Unit), Emergency. CPE students may conduct spirituality groups (on their own
or with a Staff Chaplain) and individual counseling for veterans recovering from PTSD in the Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOC’s). Learn more about Clinical Pastoral Education.
