Statement of Rights of Students and Supervisors

As students and supervisors within Advocate Health Care engage in programs of Clinical Pastoral Education, certain rights pertain to both.

1. The right to a program that meets ACPE and Advocate standards
   Students and supervisors have the right to expect Advocate CPE to insure an educational program/curriculum that complies with ACPE Standards and the Mission, Values and Philosophy of Advocate Health Care.
2. The right to be treated with respect and dignity
   
   1. Students and supervisors are entitled to be treated with mutual respect for their person, values and faith tradition.
   2. Students and supervisors have the right to expect sensitivity to the confidential nature of communication within the CPE context.
   3. Students and supervisors have the right to be free from abuse, whether physical, sexual, emotional, or spiritual.
3. The right to information
   Students and supervisors have the right to expect Advocate CPE to insure the availability of the following information:
   1. Credentials and qualifications of CPE supervisors.
   2. Clinical and educational expectations and requirements of the program.
   3. Policies and procedures of ACPE and the training site.
   4. Policies and procedures regarding storage and release of confidential documents, particularly final evaluations.
   5. Any training modalities or research related to the program requiring their consent and approval.
   6. Policies and procedures of Advocate Health Care and ACPE related to grievances and complaints.