Foundations of Mentoring for Allied Health Professionals
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00–6:00 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTORS (click on the names below to read faculty bio)
DESCRIPTION
This webinar is a foundational educational experience for Allied Health Professionals acting as coaches and mentors in clinical practice. This webinar is based on current best evidence coaching, mentoring and use of the Master Adaptive Learning (MAL) framework. This webinar will equip allied health clinicians with the tools necessary for advanced mentoring skills through a focus on critical thinking, feedback discussions and challenging mentoring scenarios.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the four phases of the comprehensive mentoring process
- Describe three mentoring strategies to build a successful mentoring relationship
- Define three key principles of Master Adaptive Learning (MAL) framework for use in mentoring relationships
- Identify specific behaviors that foster master adaptive learning in a successful mentor-mentee relationship
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 2.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 2.0 Contact Hours on 7/31/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists: 
Disclosures:
Content Disclosure
This presentation will focus on the Master Adaptive Learning (MAL) Framework and will not include information on other similar or related models.
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Elizabeth Holland, PT, DPT, NCS Has nothing to disclose.
Davalyn Partain, DPT Has nothing to disclose.
Samantha Smith, MS, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose..
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