CPE is experience-based theological education for seminarians, clergy, and laity of diverse cultures, ethnic groups and faith traditions
CPE is supervised encounters in ministry with persons in crisis
CPE is about developing new awareness of self and others
CPE is learning to care and learning to be cared for within a community of care
CPE focuses on goals of pastoral reflection, formation and competence
CPE develops the capacity for the pastoral and spiritual care of individuals, families and systems
You can find out more: 
Professional Education for Ministry: Clinical Pastoral EducationSteps in the Application Process for Clinical Pastoral Education List of Professional Advisory Group members