Admissions Process Overview
Inquiring, Applying, Engaging
Students are encouraged to read the Uplift website and apply by completing a standard application that all ACPE programs use. Take care to prepare your application, essays, and materials, proofreading them so that they communicate your intentions for CPE. Written materials are evaluated for fit by the certified educator and treated as the first introduction of the student. After applicants are invited to interview, a decision is made as to fit for the educational aims of CPE, readiness of the clinical placement, resonance with the program and developing group dynamics.
Uplift Application Process
Step 1: Apply
Complete the entire ACPE application form through this site. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours of submitting your application, please email education@upliftcare.net.
Step 2: Interview
Participate in a virtual interview if invited, with results being given 1-3 weeks following the conversation.
Step 3: Accept
Upon receiving an invitation to Uplift’s program, applicants are considered enrolled upon Uplift’s receipt of the non-refundable tuition deposit of $350, payable online. Waitlist participants will be notified during the response to the interview.
Step 4: Complete
Invited applicants should complete the clinical placement and consent form, sending it with the deposit or by seven days before the unit at the latest. Complete the acknowledgement form by the first day of CPE.
Applying
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Groups are listed and prospective students are encouraged to connect about the group(s) of interest by following the application procedures. Applications should be well-written, proofread, and thorough, given the aims of the learning in a post-graduate level continuing education experience. There is no application fee.
Acceptance Criteria:
Students shall be accepted to CPE programs based upon the following:
- A completed ACPE application has been received.
- Admission interview with the certified educator at Uplift was completed. The educator meets with the candidate for 45-60 minutes. Another person from the program may host the interview, including a PAG member or program staff.
- The educator student’s readiness and invitation into CPE.
- Applicants denied entry can be given a deferral for a later unit or a referral to other programs.
- Successful completion of a pre-program health clearance and drug screening.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Purchase of liability insurance for the unit.
- Signed clinical materials consent form.
- Signed clinical placement agreement.
- Completion of requisite onboarding at their clinical site.
It is the educator of the unit who makes the final assessment as to a student’s readiness for admission. Candidates will be notified as soon as is practical. A copy of the candidate’s application will be discarded after the interviews.
Admission Policy
The Uplift CPE program does not discriminate against persons because of race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual tradition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability. Equal access to educational opportunities is extended to all qualified persons. All students accepted in the program must be able, with reasonable accommodation, to perform the duties as contained in the assignments for CPE students. All students need to purchase and show proof of liability insurance for the unit. At all levels, the CPE student needs to sustain sufficient health to deliver spiritual care.
Post-Apply
After being accepted, students will be required to complete a clinical placement agreement, a clinical consent form, as well as purchase liability insurance that covers them during the unit of CPE. These must be in place to begin the unit but likely 14-30 days before the launch of CPE. Students should expect to complete all required onboarding at their clinical site during the beginning phase of CPE.