Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Seated TCA with Kate McKee

This workshop offers a program to become certified as an instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (two certifications-TCA and TCAFP) and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA). The program includes the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) for TCA & TCAFP in preparation for a two-day in-person workshop, which will collectively provide the skills and knowledge to be an effective and safe teacher of this program. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course can be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Currently, certified TCA instructors who want to gain certification in the Seated TCA form can do so by registering and attending the second day of the Workshop. If you register only for Seated TCA, you are also welcome to attend the first day of the in-person workshop at no additional cost.

The Self-paced online training component (SIPP) must be successfully completed before attending the 2-day in-person training.  Please read the details below before registering.

Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material to train effective and safe instructors. Participants follow Dr Lam’s video guides for every step to learn the basic tai chi movements and critical knowledge about this program and teaching tai chi safely and effectively. After finalizing registration for this workshop, each participant will receive a code for 30% off the retail price of $80 (reducing the fee to about $56) to purchase the SIPP separately at:
www.onlinetaichilessons.com/sipp-tai-chi-for-arthritis

Make sure that you have received the code before purchasing your SIPP.

After completing the SIPP Online package, you will be ready for the two-day in-person training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor.  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 in-person workshop, you will receive instructions and a discount code to purchase the SIPP (the online preparation package that you can complete in your own time). Enrol ASAP because you must complete it before the in-person workshop. Depending on your experience, completing the SIPP may take anywhere from 20 to 40 or more hours.

The second part of the instructor training will be in person and will include practising tai chi, discussing topics essential to this program and practising safe and effective teaching methods. The Master Trainer will give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve your tai chi and teaching skills, and connect you to the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), fellow instructors, Senior Trainers and offer ongoing support.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors can update their TCA/TCA/FP, TAC2 and STCA certifications. 

For more information, please contact Master Trainer Kate McKee at taichikatemc@gmail.com

Details

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention (Day 1 in person) is a prerequisite for Day 2 (Currently, certified instructors may attend either both days of the in-person workshop or only Day 2.)

October 19 - Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention (includes Dr. Lam's Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package Study Course)

October 20  - Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis

Deadline to register: October 5, 2025

The SIPP must be completed by October 5, 2025, and the Certificate of Completion emailed to taichikatemc@gmail.com by that date.

Required texts by Dr. Paul Lam:  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively, available at Amazon or discounted by 20%