In-Person: TCA/TCAFP Instructor Qualification Training & Updates w/MT Heather Chalon, MPH *Closed*

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED.     

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST,  I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING WITH YOU FOR A FUTURE TRAINING WORKSHOP.  

THERE ARE SEVERAL OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM FOR THIS 2 1/2 DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) / TCA for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) Instructor Qualification Training, with options for:

1. First-Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification, with option to add Seated TCA if well prepared and approved by Heather.
2. Previously Certified, needing to reinstate your TCA/TCAFP certifications (more than 2.5 years since your last certification) with option to add Seated TCA.
3. Current TCA/TCAFP instructors to re-certify/update their current TCH certifications and/or add Seated TCA

Welcome!  Thank you for taking this step for your own health and wellness in addition to gaining a powerful skill set for serving others in your community.   We look forward to supporting your tai chi for health journey.   

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively deliver instruction in the Tai Chi for Arthritis / Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention (TCA/TCAFP) program to others.  

TCA is the Tai Chi for Health Institute's flagship program, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing falls and increasing overall health of participants.  TCA is also recommended by Arthritis Foundations, National Council on Aging, Health and Wellness Agencies and Health Departments around the world.  Many people who teach Seated TCA are amazed at how much depth they gain for themselves and their participants. STCA engages the mind body connection and is fun to play with all skill levels and abilities, so it makes for a great bridge in mixed level classes and for bringing new participants into an existing class. TCA2 offers you and your participants new challenges and opportunities for fun times together by adding additional moves and new skills for depth of the core set.

A simple application form, questionnaire, and release/waiver will be sent to all who register.

Your preparation / pre-requisites:   

• Participants study/practice a minimum of 20-30 hours is recommended, with the required Tai Chi for Arthritis video program (2 DVD set or online version), the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Handbook and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the class, along with preparing and completing required assignment at least 10 days prior to workshop start date. 
• Videos of you performing the TCA movements are strongly encouraged as a tool for self-discovery of tai chi forms and preparation accountability partnership, can be emailed to Heather for review prior to the workshop.
• By the end of our time together we will be able to demonstrate basic ability to follow the program using the prescribed teaching method and proficiently demonstrate the warm up, cool down, basic 6 tai chi moves (DVD 1), extended 6 tai chi moves to the left (DVD 2), including seated. Further details for your time efficient preparation will be provided in your email welcome package after you register and submit payment.  
• Participants who meet the requirements for certification will be awarded digital "Instructor Certification” with an invitation from Dr. Paul Lam/ Tai Chi for Health Institute to register online to become Board Certified Instructor with Tai Chi for Health Institute. Those who need more time to prepare will work with the MT to meet the requirements prior to receiving certification. Board Certified Instructor Annual fee (Australian $40, approx. US $27) is paid after the workshop to TCHI.  Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/   

Register By:  

• First time certification registration, March 12, 2024, 5:00 pm MST
• Current instructor: Re-certification or needing to be Reinstated, March 26, 2024, 5:00 pm MST 

NOTE:  If you are already a certified TCHI instructor, you will need to login to the TCHI.org website before you register for this workshop on the same site.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.

Certification Options:

1.  First Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification:

• For first-time certification select both Certified TCA and TCAFP Instructor options under Courses when registering.   
• With some teaching TCA experience and commitment to arrive well prepared, Seated TCA may be added.  Select Certified STCA Instructor under Courses when registering. 

3.  Previously Certified, needing to be Reinstated (more than 2.5 years since last certification) with Option to Add Seated TCA:

• Recertification is required every 2 years, currently with an additional 6-month grace period. Additional fee applies for reinstatement in Seated TCA..
• If it has been more than 2.5 years since your last certification, select the certifications you are seeking under Courses.  

2.  Recertifications/Updates (currently within 2.5 years since last certification) with Option to Add Seated TCA:

• Recertification is every 2 years, currently with an additional 6-month grace period. Additional fee applies for each update/re-certification program in addition to the TCA/TCAFP workshop fee.  Including Seated TCA.
• If you are currently certified and seeking re-certification in TCA, TCAFP or Seated TCA then select the applicable programs under Refresher Courses when registering. 
• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then also select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

4. Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA Certification with Skill Development (not re-certifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop)

• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

Required Training Materials for Certification:  Not included in registration fee.  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (TTCE) book, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Handbook, and the Tai Chi for Arthritis video program (2 DVD set or online version).  Optionally, work with Dr Lam's On-Line Self Paced Instructor Program.  Discount codes will be sent to participants upon receipt of registration and payment.

Best Results:  A minimum of 20-30 hours practice per course with the applicable DVD is recommended for the best learning experience.

Tai Chi for Arthritis/ Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCA / TCAFP)

First-Time TCA/TCAFP Instructor Certification and Updates for existing certified  TCHI instructors

Albuquerque, NM

Master Trainer:  Heather Chalon, MPH,  heather@heatherchalon.com

Phone number will be provided with your welcome email.

Check your spam/junk folder if you feel you have not received welcome and preparation information within 3 business days of registering for this workshop.