We typically offer extended units in both the spring and the fall, with similar content in each program.

Fall CPE Unit:  August 19 - December 18, 2008.

Orientation is held during the first week on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. During the rest of the program, the group will meet each week on Thursday from 11-4:30 for group seminars, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

Spring CPE Unit:  mid-January to mid-May, 2009

• 15-18 days (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)*
• 22-25 evenings (4:30-9 p.m.)
• 7-10 nights (10 p.m.-8 a.m.)

*Full-time local clergy may do most of their day shifts in their setting with approval of the supervisor.

The tuition for an extended unit is $500. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable deposit of $150 is due. The balance of the tuition ($350) is due the first week of the unit, unless other arrangements are made with the supervisor.

The requirements for the extended unit typically include:

• Learning Contract – three or four learning goals for the unit.
• Verbatim or Critical Incident Reports (7) - These reports are tools to reflect on pastoral visits. Three or four of these reports will be presented to your peer group. The remainder will be turned in to your supervisor for written comments and/or individual discussion.
• Case Study – an in-depth examination of your pastoral care of a patient or family member.
• Reflection Papers (weekly) – written reflections on interactions with patients, family members, staff, and peers to focus on what you are learning.
• Genogram – a look at your family of origin in order to gain understanding of how your personal history impacts your pastoral care.
• Reading Reports (2) – you will read two books and reflect on what you learned and how you can apply the learnings to your pastoral care.
• Chaplain Reports (each shift) – a listing of persons to whom care was given.
• Individual Supervision (bi-weekly) – individual time to process your learning.
• End-of-Unit Evaluation – written reflection on what you have learned throughout the unit.