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Standard 1 – Educational Environment
A program has an educational plan that engages both a process model of education and the clinical method of learning, ensuring an educational environment that provides appropriate learning opportunities, for the practice of spiritual care.
Standard 2 – Curriculum
A program has an articulated curriculum for its educational programs and demonstrates a continuous process for improvement of its curriculum.
Standard 3 – Educational Resources
An ACPE Accredited program has access to the faculty, student support services, facilities, equipment, and supplies to support student learning.
Standard 4 – Management of CPE Programs
A program demonstrates consistent and equitable management of its programs for all students.
Standard 5 – Infrastructure and Financial Resources
A program demonstrates financial resources, effective leadership, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and the structures and processes necessary to meet program goals during the period of its accreditation and employs a planning process which allows for sustainability and continuing vitality.
Standard 6 – Continuous Improvement of Operations and Program Management
A program demonstrates how it addresses continuous improvement of its operations and program management.
Standard 7 – ACPE Values, Ethical Integrity, and Cultural Responsiveness
A program upholds ACPE Values and evidences ethical conduct and responsibility.