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What Doctoral Capstone Mentors and Coordinators are Saying

"I learned so much!  I don't think that I recognized or considered all aspects of the role prior to taking this course. I feel more informed now. I feel prepared to handle the Capstone Mentor role and that I could handle conflict, provide appropriate feedback and help to ensure a successful capstone experience. I knew about many of the things that were required but the examples really helped to clarify the role and to prepare me for helping a student."--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

"I learned that the doctoral capstone mentor plays a vital role in guiding, supporting, and providing expertise to help the student meet individualized learning objectives. The training clarified expectations, timelines, and communication strategies, making me feel more informed about the mentorship process. I now feel more confident in my ability to provide constructive feedback, foster professional growth, and align student projects with program and accreditation standards, ensuring a meaningful and successful capstone experience."--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

"This course does an excellent job of preparing Capstone mentors for the role!".--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

"I believe it's a tremendous honor and privilege to be asked to be a faculty capstone mentor. I appreciated the compare and contrast of a doctoral capstone experience vs. a level II educational experience, as well as the role of the capstone mentor. After taking this course I certainly feel more confident and excited to take on this new role."--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

"I appreciate the resources the course provided and the examples (samples) of tools. I also feel more informed about what I could include in capstone training modules that I would provide our capstone mentors. The resources, and information provided on conflict management, cultural humility, intersectionality, were great additions."--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

"I actually am a DCC and have served as a capstone mentor. I appreciated the review of the DCC role and the emphasis on DCC-Mentor communication. The information about conflict resolution and other topics in this course was very relevant, and I had not spent time thinking through many of the points raised here. It is great to get information from another perspective and to learn how others are managing the mentorship process."--Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

"As a capstone coordinator, I was quite familiar with the responsibilities/process, but appreciate the way this information was conveyed in the training, particularly the site mentor benefits portion. I didn't give the use of DISC profiles a thought until now, so I appreciate those tools."--Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

"I appreciated the clear explanation of involving the academic coordinator and school for any need, even if it feels insignificant. I feel like I now have more tools in my tool kit for giving and receiving feedback. I also have some ideas of how to incorporate well-being into my own work life balance and encourage it for my mentees. "--Doctoral Capstone Mentor

Description

The Doctoral Capstone Mentor Training course was developed in collaboration with Doctoral Capstone Coordinators and Mentors to provide education about and resources related to mentorship of OTD students. This fully online independent-learning Intermediate Level Continuing Education course is designed for new or experienced Capstone Mentors and Coordinators. After completion of this training, the Capstone Mentor or Coordinator will demonstrate understanding of doctoral capstone process including the capstone experience and project, roles and requirements of the mentor, effective feedback techniques, conflict management tools, student well-being, cultural humility, and be provided with resources related to capstone mentorship. Capstone Mentors or Coordinators will receive an AOTA Approved CE Certificate of Completion. Completion requirements include review of all the content slides, completion of all formative quizzes, passing of the summative exam at 75% or better, and completion of the post-course evaluation survey. Content access is 120 days from date of purchase. Email Dr. Bebeau (see button below) with questions or any special needs requests!


Please scroll down to review the ACOTE Standards Addressed, Instructors, Course Curriculum, and Learning Objectives 

2023 ACOTE Standards Addressed

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) Standards

D.1.1. Collaboration for Designing the Doctoral Capstone  - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.2 Content Expert for Doctoral Capstone - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.3. Design and Preparation of Doctoral Capstone - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.4. Experiential Plan and Written Agreements for Doctoral Capstone - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.5. Length of Doctoral Capstone Experience - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.6. Doctoral Capstone Project - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam

D.1.7. Evaluation of Doctoral Capstone - See Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz and Summative Exam


Meet Your Instructors

OTD, OTR/L Daniel Rortvedt

Clinical Associate Professor, Capstone Coordinator at University of Wisconsin-Madison

EdD, OTR Debbie Bebeau

Dr. Bebeau has over 20 years of experience as a clinician and 15 years of experience in OT education. She served as a Clinical Professor and AFWC at UW-Madison for several years and is currently Program Director of the Madison College OTA Program.

OTD, OTR/L Paula Costello

Doctoral Capstone Coordinator at Quincy University

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. D.1.0 Doctoral Capstone Goal (Areas, Experience, and Project)

    3. Defining the Doctoral Capstone Project and Experience

    4. Capstone vs Level II Fieldwork

    5. Course Objectives

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Role of Capstone Mentor

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Mentor Self-Assessment Checklist

    3. Benefits to Being a Capstone Mentor

    4. D.1.3 Design and Preparation Requirements

    5. D.1.4. Experiential Plan and Written Agreement

    6. D.1.1.,1.2.,1.5. Capstone Mentor Requirements

    7. Universal Design for Learning

      FREE PREVIEW

    8. Team Personality and Work Style - The DISC Assessment

    9. D.1.6. Capstone Project Dissemination and Synthesis Requirements

    10. D.1.7. Capstone Completion and Evaluation

    11. D.1.1 D.1.2. D.1.3. D.1.4 D.1.5. D.1.6. D.1.7. Capstone Experience and Mentor Quiz

    1. Effective Feedback Defined

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 1

    3. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 2

    4. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 3

    5. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 4

    6. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 5

    7. Six Step Process to Effective Communication - Step 6

    8. Receiving Feedback

    9. Feedback Wrap-Up

    10. Feedback Quiz

    1. What is Conflict Management?

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Four Types of Conflict

    3. Options for Managing Conflict

    4. Ten Steps of Effective Conflict Management

    5. Conflict Management Quiz

    6. Case Study - Introduction

    7. Case Study - Week 4 Challenge

    8. Case Study Challenge Quiz

    9. Case Study - Managing the Conflict

    10. Case Study - Site Mentor Response

    11. Case Study Site Mentor Response Quiz

    12. Case Study - Conflict Resolution

    1. Student Well-Being Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals - Review the Evidence!

    3. Mindfulness Techniques and Tools for Student Well-Being

    4. Mindfulness - What is Mindfulness?

    5. Mindfulness - Why Practice Mindfulness?

    6. Mindfulness - How Can We Cultivate Mindfulness?

    7. Mindfulness Quiz

    8. Meditation - What is Meditation?

    9. How Does Meditation Effect the Body?

    10. Meditation - Types of Meditation

    11. Meditation Quiz

    12. Breathwork

    13. Breathwork Techniques for Pursed-Lip Breathing and Box Breathing

    14. Breathwork Quiz

    15. Journaling

    16. Journaling Education Quiz

    17. Chair Yoga - What is Chair Yoga and What are the Benefits?

    18. Chair Yoga Quiz

    19. Building Support for Student Parents

    20. Student Well-Being Wrap-Up

    1. Cultural Humility vs. Cultural Competence

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Privilege and Power

    3. Biases in Health Care

    4. Intersectionality

    5. Microaggressions

    6. Cultural Humility Quiz

    1. Resources Introduction

    2. Designing an Effective Capstone Experience

    3. Interview Questions for Potential Capstone Students

    4. Experiential Plan and Written Agreement

    5. Needs Assessment

    6. Evaluating Mentor, Site, and Student

    7. Learning Contracts - Pathway to Student Success

    1. Discussion Forum Questions

    1. Summative Exam Preparation

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. D.1.1 D.1.2. D.1.3. D.1.4 D.1.5. D.1.6. D.1.7. Summative Exam

About this course

  • $95.00
  • 74 lessons

Learning Objectives (intermediate)

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Mentors will articulate their role, including providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback while maintaining professional boundaries.

2. Mentors will recognize clear, empathetic feedback that promotes reflection and growth.

3. Mentors will define how to cultivate a safe, supportive space where the mentee feels valued and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

4. Mentors will articulate how to provide feedback that balances praise and constructive criticism, helping mentees identify areas for improvement while recognizing their strengths.

5. Mentors will define universal design for learning and importance of adjusting their mentoring methods to best support each mentee's development.

6. Mentors will articulate ethical decision-making skills, understanding professional standards, and navigating the challenges of OT practice.

7. Mentors will recall techniques to prompt self-assessment.

8. Mentors will relate conflict resolution skills and articulate potential challenges in a way that supports the mentee’s growth and maintains a professional relationship.

9. Mentors will identify how to guide mentees toward becoming self-directed learners.

10. Mentors will define the structure of the mentorship relationship and role as well as the responsibilities, design, preparation, and process of the capstone experience.

11. Mentors will recognize the application of cultural humility within the capstone experience.

Contact Professional Development Provider

Debbie Bebeau EdD, OTR

Email Dr. Bebeau

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