Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Training by Sam Sujatna

What is the Self-paced Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention Instructor Training Workshop?

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts 20 years ago. More than 30 medical studies have proven it to improve health and quality of life for almost anyone. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from it. That is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Dr Lam created this package with two stages. Stage 1: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor Training is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is to follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.

After completion of Stage 1, you will be ready for Stage 2 (a one or two day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor). All TCHI Master Trainers around the world can conduct this workshop as listed online at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (tchi.org) website.

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or those with other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

When you register for this Stage 2 workshop, you will receive a link to the Stage 1 online package that you can complete in your own time. Do enroll asap because you must complete it before Stage 2. Depending on your experience, it may take anywhere from 10 to 70 hours.

This Stage 2 workshop is personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions and help to improve your tai chi and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.

There will be discussions, practice sessions, sharing of skills  and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal tuition. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skill  and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

What is Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention?

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body.

The TCAFP program includes warm up and cool down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely.  This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialized module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls.

Qualified participants who successfully complete the course will be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Thousands of people around the world have gained health benefits from the TCAFP program. Many scientific studies have shown that the program relieves pain, improves quality of life and makes people feel better. Studies also shown the program prevent falls; that is why the Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommends it for this purpose. It is supported by many Arthritis Foundations including the USA, Australia and UK.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
•  Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention
•  Learn about the essential principles of tai ch
•  Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment

Requirements

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to be eligible to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below.                           

•  Physical therapists or physiotherapists
•  Tai chi teachers or advanced students
•  Exercise instructor
•  Other similar professionals

Participants will receive either an attendance or instructor/leader’s certificate.

• By the Completion of the Workshop you will:
•  Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps to prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safel
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

NB:  The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is displayed on the workshop location and details page. 

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. 

For more information please click here

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2018 – December 2021). Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership # 701292. ACSM approved providership of this program does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.” 

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. This workshop (Tai Chi for Health) provides a maximum of 14 OT/OTA contact hours  

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1460-0321). Excluding Correspondence .

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of tai chi and is easy to learn, effective and safe. Regular practice improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance and has been recommended as an effective fall prevention and arthritis management activity by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis programme was designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and scientific studies have proved its effectiveness in assisting pain relief, quality of life, balance and falls prevention.

This one-day intensive in-person workshop is the second section of your training, with the first section being required reading and a Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).

• Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention training workshop (Section 2):
• Complete your training on how to teach this programme safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge of what is Tai Chi and how it helps people with arthritis
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Arthritis set.

Who is eligible to attend this training?
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Lifestyle Co-ordinators, Diversional Therapists, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students, who have completed the online Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package.

Your Master Trainer:
Sam Sujatna is a Master Trainer of the Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 & 2, Fall Prevention and Seated Tai Chi for programmes. He is a former Personal Trainer and the current President of the Kung Fu Wushu Association of Western Australia. Sam is also the first W.A. resident to be Board Certified to deliver the TCHI programmes.

Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) needs to be completed prior to attending the workshop and is available through Injury Matters once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis programme (included in the SIPP, DVDs available for $35.95, Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook ($12.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or e-book  $9.99) before coming to the in-person workshop. These items are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph: 02 9533 6511 or visit www.taichiproductions.com 

Preparation: 
Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis programme (DVD available for $35.99) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam (available in hard copy $21.95 or e-book $9.95) before coming to the workshop.  These products are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph: 02 9533 6511 or visit: www.taichiproductions.com

Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshiop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board certified instructor before teaching the programme. Annual fee $40 (Standard Membership), $70 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications.  You will then be listed on the TCHI website. 

Cost and Workshop Registration: 

Step One (US$80) 

Register for this online component of the training package, which includes Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention (TCAFP) program, along with a specific sequence of learning materials, as well as:

• Additional videos to guide you through every part
• Knowledge units for Instructors
• Quizzes
• 6 Webinar recordings
• Digital certificate after completion, which you will need to provide to access Step Two

Step One registriation here: https://www.onlinetaichilessons.com/sipp-tai-chi-for-arthritis/

Step Two (AUD$80)

Register for our in-person one-day workshop on May 7th 2024, facilitated by Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Master Trainer Sam Sujatna.
Consolidate your learning with a Master Trainer for this one day workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute board-certified instructor.

Step Two registriation here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tai-chi-for-arthritis-a-falls-prevention-instructor-training-tickets-807455349687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tomasi Room
Bendat Parent and Community Centre
36 Dodd St, Wembley
Perth, W.A. 6014
Australia

TCHI Master Trainer:
Sam Sujatna - info@taichiforhealhtraining.com.au

Injury Matters Contact Liason:
Apu Karagi - akarajagi@injurymatters.org.au