Sentara School of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 

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The Sentara School of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is devoted to improving the spiritual care of patients, families and staff involved in healthcare crises (illness, injury, trauma, loss as well as those facing surgery and various serious medical procedures) through the clinical education of clergy, laity, and others interested in the religious, ethical, and spiritual aspects of healthcare. 
 
Statement of Accreditation
Sentara Hospitals [Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, and Sentara Bayside Hospital] is accredited to offer CPE Levels I & II  by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Inc. [1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 103, Decatur, Georgia 30033, Contact: Rev. Teresa Snorton, Executive Director 404.320.1472].
 
Commendations Received
The School of Clinical Pastoral Education received two "best practice awards." The Accreditation Commission of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education commended our School for the quality of our CPE Curriculum and for the quality of our Student Handbook.