Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis, Fall Prevention, and Seated (full TCA Suite) - 2-Day - w/Bill & Linda

New Instructors and Recertifications

Key Point for Success: 

Register early: At least three (3) weeks before the workshop date is recommended. 

This is a train-the-trainer workshop - please allow yourself time to prepare using the SIPP described below.

This training has two parts: Part 1 - a self-paced online portion, and Part 2 - Attend a 2-day virtual interactive portion.

Part 1 - Complete the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) Program

The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program that covers essential material in the basic tai chi movements and provides instruction to train effective and safe instructors. To complete the SIPP, follow the sequence with Dr. Lam’s video guides for every step. Finish the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on and complete all SIPP modules at your own pace. The SIPP can take 20-70 hours to complete, so please allow ample time for preparation.

After registration, you will receive email instructions for accessing the SIPP and obtaining the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book and the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Handbook.  Completing the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is required to qualify you for Part 2.  The SIPP is your introduction to the TCAFP program. You will learn the warmups and Tai Chi for Arthritis form from the online training, like being in a classroom taught by Dr. Lam.  Practice the movements until you are comfortable with the warmups and the Tai Chi sequence from memory.  After completing all the SIPP, you will get a completion certificate.  Send this to the Master Trainer (MT).  Part 2 will help you refine your tai chi practice and teach the program safely and effectively.

Teaching safely is first in mind, which is why the CDC and other organizations (NCOA, etc.) recommend us. Therefore, it is up to the Master Trainer to ensure that you, as an instructor, will keep the Program Safe and Effective. To be awarded the instructor qualification, there will be a pre-workshop knowledge test, and you may be asked to send a video of your warmups and tai chi form. In the workshop, you will refine your tai chi, practice the "Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method," discuss and ask questions, network with others, and learn what's next.  The trainers will work with you until you are ready to become a board-certified instructor**.  

Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA) certification, also included as an option in this workshop, can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi sitting down. People with almost any chronic condition can learn to improve their health and mobility. This is also a safe, easy-to-learn program that relieves pain and improves health and quality of life. Many people wanted to try tai chi, but mobility issues caused them to hesitate. This program offers a safe and effective way to start learning tai chi; it will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. 

** The term Board-Certified Instructor indicates the individual is a Qualified Instructor in a TCHI Program and has joined the TCHI as a Board-Certified Instructor with a yearly membership fee of $27 USD/$40 AUS. For more info, see: https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-a-certified-tai-chi-instructor-of-dr-paul-lams-programs/

This workshop is designed to train new participants and/or re-certifying instructors to safely and effectively instruct these forms to others.  All participants will receive a competition certificate. Only those who adequately prepare and successfully complete all workshop requirements will qualify for an instructor qualification or re-certification certificate with the Dr. Paul Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute.

Part 2 - Attend the 2nd day of Live Interactive Workshop Training (LIWT)
Attending the scheduled workshop with the MT will further improve your tai chi, practice the "Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method" with new instructors, discuss and ask questions, and meet new instructors.  If you have conflicts with this workshop date, please get in touch with the MT for other LIWT or correspondence options. 

Recertifications—TCA, TCAFP, and STCA only—Register for the November 17th STCA and Recertification workshop at https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/workshops/workshop/?workshop_id=4205

Additional Instructions will be sent

New Instructor

Total Cost:  $540 ($380 TCA & FP + $50 STCA (optional) + $110 Materials and Membership Fee)

• $430: TCA/TCAFP/STCA Instructor Qualification Training Workshop
  $380: TCA/TCAFP - Standard MTPricing
  $110: Required Training Materials & Membership Fee (required for each participant) includes:
      Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Self-Paced Preparation Package Online Course (SIPP) - $56
      Teaching Tai Chi Effectively & Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Handbook - $27
      1-year Standard Board Membership with Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) - $27
  $50 - Optional New STCA (also recommend Seated DVD or Seated Online lessons - additional info will be sent

After registration, detailed instructions for accessing all required material and an invoice will be sent. You can pay with a check, money order, or credit card (Note: 3.4% is added for the cc fee).

Virtual Workshop - Zoom

All Zoom Links and information will be sent before the workshop.

Bill Pickett (Master Trainer)

              (865) 567-4837         bbpickett@tds.net

Linda Pickett (Senior Trainer)

            (865) 414-7334           Lpickett@tds.net