CPCA Basic Credentials Program

For Basic Credentials, a chaplain must have served a police service satisfactorily for a minimum of two years, have the blessing and the approval of their faith authority (if applicable), have received Annual Training Seminar (ATS) training, CPCA Website Online Training Modules completion in the core area courses, and have received at least three approved courses in the police family and crisis areas.

 

The CPCA recognizes that courses addressing the needs of the Policing Family and Crisis Areas are dynamic.  In order to continue to be current in these areas we strive to offer relevant and up to date courses addressing current issues.  Courses taken at a regular ATS will be accredited to the area most appropriate.  Courses taken through the CPCA Online Training Modules will be accredited to the Core Courses. Courses taken outside of a regular ATS may be approved by the Registrar for Basic Credentials.

 

All ATS courses will be evaluated pre and post ATS in regard to the meeting of objectives of the course.  CPCA Executive reserves the right to determine that any course does not meet the standards required to meet Basic Credentials.

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The Registrar will maintain the records with regards to chaplain training. Each chaplain who attends an ATS and/or completes each CPCA Online Training Modules will receive a certificate from the Registrar. Courses completed by the chaplains are recorded by the Registrar. Training received from sources other than ATS or the CPCA Website will be given consideration if transcripts can be provided for assessment by the Registrar.

 

CPCA training does not equate to ICPC accreditation.  We recognize the unique Canadian context of our policing agencies and are committed to offering quality training that will enable our chaplains to be prepared to address the needs facing our chaplains and agencies we serve.  We strive to offer courses that may be approved by ICPC for basic training.