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The CPEI Code of Professional Ethics outlines ethical expectations for professional conduct, integrity, confidentiality, respectful practice, and accountability within the CPEI community.
Current Published Version
This page provides access to the current published version of the CPEI Code of Professional Ethics. Students, faculty, supervisors-educators, credentialed members, staff, and other members of the CPEI community are expected to understand and uphold CPEI ethical standards.
The Code of Professional Ethics should be read alongside applicable CPEI policies, handbooks, manuals, and credentialing requirements.
The Code of Professional Ethics supports CPEI’s commitment to responsible, respectful, and ethical practice in clinical pastoral education, supervisory education, credentialing, and professional service.
Expectations for integrity, accountability, respectful communication, appropriate boundaries, and ethical professional behavior.
Guidance related to protecting confidential information, respecting privacy, and maintaining trust in educational and professional relationships.
Ethical expectations related to dignity, inclusion, fairness, and respect for students, faculty, colleagues, care recipients, and the broader community.
Information supporting ethical responsibility, reporting concerns, and maintaining standards within CPEI programs and professional relationships.
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