Updates/Recerts Only: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention & TCA2 with Meghan Bryant

Instructor Training course has 2 steps: Fast Track: Half the Time

(Because it is only 1 day, Meghan is calling it Fast Track)

Prior Training: SIPP (Previously known as Stage 1)

• Self-paced online lessons with discussions and instruction by Dr Lam
• Codes are sent by Meghan for materials (SIPP & books) to be purchased after payment is received
• Knowledge checks are administered through an online portion to track learning
• A completion certificate is issued to provide for entry into Fast Track Training Workshop

Training Workshop: review by Master Trainer 

• This portion of the Instructor Training will be onsite for 1 FULL day.  This workshop is designed with New Instructors to this program in mind who prefer a Faster Pace training.  If you are recerting/updating this workshop will work well for you, especially if you have not been able to teach over the past 2 years.

Materials are to be purchased by participants.  (If a group of 3 or more, or from an organization: ask Meghan about ALL included options.)

Must Haves:

• SIPP- Self-pace Instructor Program Portion  
  • approx. 20 hours to complete
  • completion certificate to be turned in before training date(s)
• Teaching Effectively book
• Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention handbook

Optional:

• DVD
• Warm-up & TCA posters

This workshop is designed for independent workers (recerting).  There are several required elements to complete and then pass.

The Steps to Success are:

1. Register (Register minimum of 3 weeks prior preferred):

• Email Meghan if there is any trouble doing so.  
• Meghan will send an invoice allowing Credit Card or check payment to be made
• Discount code for SIPP will be given once paid (Please wait for the discounts before ordering!)

2. Pre-Workshop: (Required to have working knowledge before the workshop)

• Receive materials and review them(SIPP) 
  • SIPP
    • has a certificate of completion to turn in before entering the workshop
    • may take 20 hours to review
  • Part 2 
    • online option for 1 mo (link can be provided for purchase)/group suite also available 
    • DVD other option 

3. Training Workshop: 

• This workshop will be 1 Full day
  • May 9 (Thurs) 9:30 am - 5 pm (on location)
  • May 10 (Fri) 9:30 am - 5 pm (on location) TCA2
• Post check ins to review form and stepwise on individual scheduling (TBD)

Items needed at the workshop:

 Shoes(low sole preferred with heels covered), Layers for room regulation, pen & paper for notes

To pass, there is a knowledge check & a forms check.  Safety is first in mind, which is why the CDC recommends us, so it is up to the Master Trainer to ensure you have key pieces to keep the Program Safe & Effective.

In order to complete the process after passing, there is a final fee:

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Seating is limited to 15 participants:  12 spots remaining

Recert only option available other times (options)- email Meghan for details

After confirmation from Meghan, she will create an invoice to send to allow for payment by c.c. or check

TCA/FP Recert: $165 

TCA 2 Recert: $165

** Additional cost: Materials will be purchased by participants (Please be sure to wait for discount codes!)

Additional recert only options available for those recerting within the past 2 yrs: Email Meghan for further details on other days

Watkins Regional Park Pavillion

301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com