How To Become A Certified Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist
CCPC Global Inc., a recognized certifying body, is responding to both social expectation and professional need, to certify those qualified individuals who are engaged in the counselling ministry of Thanatology. (Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement). Those wishing to be certified and requesting the designation of Certified Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist (CTPS) will provide information to the CCPC indicating their education, supervised internship and specialized training in the field of Thanatology.
The application and documentation will first be screened for eligibility for certification by
an Evaluator, and then scrutinized and approved by the CCPC Board of Examiners.
The Purpose of Certification for the Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist is to recognize, by
way of the certification process, those who have acquired an acceptable standard of
training, skills, and effectiveness as a Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist.
CCPC Global extends the professional credentials CTPS to individuals indicating the
minimum skill level reached.
The focus is:
1. To provide the avenue for qualified persons who have studied, worked and developed
skills in the field of Thanatology to receive professional recognition.
2. To provide the public with the confidence that Thanatologists have attained an
acceptable level of competency.
3. To provide Certified Thanatologists Pastoral Specialist with encouragement for
continual spiritual awareness, education and professional development.
Who May Be Certified?
Any person may apply for credentials as a Certified Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist
(CTPS). However, he or she must be able to meet the “Standards Criteria” set by the
CCPC Examining Board. The application process provides the opportunity for the
applicant to demonstrate adequate skill, knowledge and competence as a Thanatologist.
Education Required
The CCPC has set the following Education standards for the CTPS certification process.
An applicant applying for certification must have a master's degree from a recognized
accredited institution with a focus in biblical, theological studies and a minimum of six
courses in thanatology.
Experience
The CCPC has set the following standards for the experience part of the certification
process. Formal education may NOT be substituted for the experience requirement. All
experience must be documented.
Internship
The applicant must complete a minimum 260-hour internship that is approved by your academic institution. At the end of the internship period, the applicant’s supervisor is
asked to complete a Supervisors Evaluation and Endorsement Form accompanied by a
letter on official stationery.
It is recognized that each academic institution has their own internship guidelines,
however the basic requirements of this internship is to find a placement site offering a
ministry experience in the field of thanatology, with a mentor/supervisor committed to
meeting with the intern once a week for reflection and feedback. The intern will have
opportunity to work along side an experienced mentor in order to develop competency in
this ministry, to set and meet individualized learning goals and to confirm their calling and
giftedness in this ministry. Some examples of placements are a church or chaplaincy
setting, hospice, palliative care, funeral services, working with first responders.
Professional References
Applicants are asked to obtain two letters of reference from qualified professionals
indicating the applicant’s personal integrity and suitability. All references are treated
with STRICT PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY.
For an application and more information please contact:
www.ccpcglobal.com
CCPC Global Inc. Head Office
20 Bergen Road Toronto, ON
M1P 1R9 Canada
Direct: (416) 724-5339
Toll Free: (1-877) 727-9217
Fax: (1-877) 727-9218
Email: info@ccpcglobal.com
