CPEI Document Library
The CPEI Credentialing Manual provides guidance for chaplain credentialing, supervisor-educator credentialing, training supervisor-educator credentialing, reciprocity, appeals, continuing education, and annual credential maintenance.
Current Published Version
This page provides access to the current published version of the CPEI Credentialing Manual. Applicants and credentialed members should review the manual carefully before beginning or renewing a credentialing process.
The Credentialing Manual is intended for applicants, credentialed members, reviewers, and others seeking information about CPEI credentialing standards and processes.
The Credentialing Manual outlines credentialing pathways, requirements, review processes, competencies, and expectations for maintaining credentials with CPEI.
Guidance for Board Certified Associate Chaplain and Board Certified Chaplain applicants, including educational requirements, application materials, competencies, and review expectations.
Information about Supervisor-Educator and Training Supervisor-Educator credentialing, including application requirements, competencies, and assessment processes.
Information about reciprocity of certification, credentialing appeals, certification status, and related review processes.
Guidance on continuing education, annual fee requirements, credentialed member expectations, and ongoing participation in the credentialing process.
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