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Cultivating Professional Identity Through Mentorship

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Cultivating Professional Identity Through Mentorship

Tuesday, October 21
6:30 pm (CDT) | 7:30 pm (EDT)
$20 (Free for TNOTA Members)
1 Contact Hour

This course is created by the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association.

If you need assistance or accommodations, please contact us at Info@AspireOT.us
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This webinar will be recorded.

How do we help occupational therapy practitioners at every career stage develop stronger professional confidence, find their authentic voice, and become the leaders our field needs? The answer often lies in mentorship – but not just any mentorship. This interactive virtual session explores how intentional mentoring relationships can transform professional identity development throughout your OT career.

We'll dive into what makes mentorship truly effective for building confidence, strengthening professional values, and developing leadership skills. You'll discover practical strategies that work, from creating meaningful connections in your workplace to participating in mentorship opportunities that actually make a difference.

This isn't just about pairing people up and hoping for the best. We'll tackle real challenges like time constraints, mismatched expectations, and how to make mentorship work across different practice settings. You'll learn about the surprising benefits that flow both ways – how mentoring others can actually strengthen your own professional identity and career growth.

Expect engaging discussion, real-world examples, and plenty of time for questions and sharing experiences. This virtual format allows for rich conversation and peer learning as we explore mentorship together. Whether you're a new practitioner seeking guidance, a mid-career therapist looking to grow, or an experienced OT/OTA wanting to give back through mentoring, you'll walk away with concrete strategies and new connections.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students

Presented by:  Donna Whitehouse, OTR, EdD(c) and Piper Sesnan, OTD, OTR
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Learning objectives
After completion of this occupational therapy continuing education course, participants will be able to:
  • Articulate the value that mentorship brings to professional growth and identity development throughout all stages of an occupational therapy career.
  • Recognize the importance of engaging in both mentee and mentor roles at different points in their career journey and how each role contributes to personal and professional development.
  • Identify the unique strengths and challenges of being a mentee versus being a mentor.
Instructor bio
Donna Whitehouse, OTR, EdD(c)
TNOTA Guest Instructor

Donna Whitehouse, OTR, EdD(c), is the Dean of Health Sciences at Nashville State Community College and a licensed occupational therapist with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. She has mentored students, new practitioners, and faculty throughout her career, focusing on building confidence, clinical reasoning, and professional identity. Donna currently leads health science programs across multiple disciplines and supports faculty in developing innovative, student-centered approaches to teaching and learning. She believes that mentorship is not just guidance—it's a powerful tool for shaping resilient, reflective practitioners prepared for the real-world challenges of healthcare.

Piper Sesnan, OTD, OTR
TNOTA Guest Instructor

Piper Sesnan, OTD, OTR has over 22 years of experience in occupational therapy, including 13 years in adult rehab and 9 years as a professor at Nashville State Community College, Serving as OTA Program Director for the past 6 years. A passionate advocate for mentorship, Piper has guided new graduates and faculty, valuing the growth it fosters in both mentors and mentees. She credits her own mentors for shaping her journey and is dedicated to advancing the OT profession through leadership, connection, and a strong commitment to student and colleague success.


Completion Requirements
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In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Complete payment or TNOTA membership log in for course enrollment
  • Attend the live webinar for the full duration
  • Complete the Attendance Attestation exam with a 100% score
  • Pass the course exam with a score of 80% or greater
Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
cancellation policy
Live Courses and Webinars
Learner cancellations: In the event that the learner requests to cancel or is unable to attend a course, a refund for the total paid for the course will be granted if Aspire OT is notified via email at info@aspireot.us within 10 business days prior to date of the scheduled course, minus a non-refundable registration fee of 25% of registration price.  If the learner provides notification of cancellation less then 10 business days prior to the scheduled course, the learner will be offered the opportunity to attend the same webinar on an alternate date or enrollment in the recorded on-demand version of that webinar, instead of a refund.  

No refunds will be issued after a course has been attended for more than 30 minutes.  Partial credit will not be issued.  

Provider cancellations: In the event of inclement weather or other event resulting in the inability for a live course to be provided within the scheduled time, learners will be offered an alternate date or a full refund for registration paid.
On-Demand web Courses 
Web courses will remain available to learners for 1 year. No refunds will be available for web courses that have been attended or viewed for greater than 30 minutes. In the event of a refund, the learner will be unenrolled in the course immediately upon issuance of a refund. No refunds will be issued for any course in which a certificate has been issued.  

Course Author

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This occupational therapy continuing education course is being offered as part of Aspire OT's State Association Partnership Program. This course is free for TNOTA Members.