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Zoom: TCAFP Instructor Certification w/ SIPP & Updates 1 Day Virtual wtih Heather Chalon, MPH

When and Where

Date: Sep 18th 2024
Time: 9am-5pm MST/Arizona Time
Address: via Zoom
MT based in Tucson, Arizona
United States

Information

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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. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This 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.

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 and 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 may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

This training has two parts, a self-paced online portion and a live interactive portion. The Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material plus instruction in the basic movements to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step. Complete the quizzes at the end of each unit to move on, and at completion of the SIPP you download your Certificate of Completion to send to the Master Trainer.

After completion of the SIPP, you are ready for the live interactive 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. The listing will indicate whether it is offered on a virtual platform or in-person, and how the hours (minimum of 8) are distributed into 1 or 2 sessions.  

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

The live workshop is very personal. The Master Trainer will work with you to answer your questions, help to improve your tai chi, and ensure you can teach the program safely and effectively.  There will be discussions, practice sessions, and sharing of skills and knowledge, Question and Answer portions, and, most importantly, personal interaction. 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, and Senior Trainers and offer continual support.

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 chi
  • Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. However, preparation is mandatory.

Registration Process

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this separately from paying your course fee to the Master Trainer. It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the Certificate of Completion to the trainer to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop. Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills.

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 prevent falls
  • Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
  • Have improved your tai chi skills 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. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

For more information please click here

Details

The Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA)  /  Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP) program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts over 20 years ago. It is the Tai Chi for Health Institute's flagship offering.  More than 30 medical studies have proven it to improve health, balance, 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 endorse TCA / TCAFP.  This workshop provides the opportunity to complete training with a combination of on-demand preparation and a 1 Day  live, interactive  virtual training with Master Trainer Heather Chalon, MPH

The registrant is responsible for purchasing:

1)the required resource book Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.   oAfter tuition payment is received/ registration complete, you will  be provided a 20% discount code in your welcome email from Master Trainer Heather Chalon upon receipt of tuition payment.   Book and other TCAFP support materials such as the DVD version of the TCA 12 Lessons and the TCAFP  Handbook, may be purchased through Tai Chi Productions www.taichiproductions.com.   

2) The self-paced instructor preparation package (SIPP) by Dr Paul Lam contains essential material for effective and safe instructors of Tai Chi for Arthritis. After completing SIPP-TCFAP, you must attend a workshop with a Master Trainer (MT) to be eligible to become a board-certified instructor.   It must be completed before the live interactive training. Allow 25-70 hours, on your schedule, and forward the digital Certificate of Completion to Master Trainer Heather Chalon to qualify you for participation in the live interactive workshop.  Do enroll ASAP because you must complete it before participating in the live interactive portion. You will have access to the online SIPP material for one year, and you will find it a great support to your teaching skills. At 30% discount code will be provided via email from Master Trainer Heather Chalon upon receipt of tuition payment.  

3) Cancellation Policy:  Tuition fee is non-refundable, and can be transferred to a future date if an emergency need to reschedule arises.   Need to reschedule must be communicated in writing via email,  confirmation of receipt of email and agreement via email from Master Trainer Heather Chalon.   $50 reschedule fee. 

When you register for the live interactive training, you will receive a link to purchase the prerequisite online SIPP course. Normally priced at USD 80, your link will allow you to purchase it at a discount of 30%. You must go to Online Tai Chi Workshops and purchase this on-demand component from Tai Chi Productions separately from paying your course fee to Master Trainer Heather Chalon.

Preparation for Virtual Instructor Training:

This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download the updated version of Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. 

  • Master Trainer and all Participants will be ‘live and visible’ during the entire training
    • 7 Hours of Training 
    • Please download Zoom (you may use the free version)
    • Participants must use a tablet or computer with a camera to participate. 
      • Phones are not allowed as the screen will be too small.
    • You must be present for all of the training
      • You cannot turn off your camera or put up a photo in place of having the camera on
    • We will take refresh breaks regularly and as needed
    • Participants must have a space large enough that they can be seen from head to toe throughout the workshop.
    • Session login information will be provided via email in the weeks prior to event / repeatedly in reminder emails. 

Cost

Tuition is $270  This includes the 1-day online instructor training workshop with Master Trainer, Heather Chalon MPH  (7 hours, plus breaks) for participants seeking first time TCAFP instructor certification. 

Re-Certifications/Update TCA, TCAFP:  $195.   

$50 EACH for Additional Updates for Seated TCA and TCA2. Select  Updates option for course.   Details will be emailed for pre-training day preparation.   *If you are recertifying/updating, you would already have the Required DVDs, TTCE book, TCAFP Handbook.  If you for any reason do not have these materials,  you can use the 20% discount code provided in your welcome letter to acquire them.   While you are not required to complete,  you are  encouraged to purchase and complete the SIPP program - a 30% discount code will be sent in your welcome letter.  

Skill Development/Just for Fun (JFF):  $95 (not certifying or recertifying at this workshop). Enter "JFF" in the comments section on the last page of your registration. Details will be emailed to you after registration.  

Payment:  You will not be asked for payment when you submit this registration, though it will be time efficient if you take your next step and submit payment following the instructions below.  You will be emailed a confirmation by TCHI upon registration, followed by a welcome email from Heather Chalon.  Thank you for promptly taking the next step - to submit payment to the Master Trainer, Heather Chalon.  NOTE:  Registration is not considered complete until payment has been made.

1)  Zelle, Cosmic Dolphin LLC, heather@heatherchalon.com.   NOTE:  Please make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction "TCA WS 9/18" along with your name.

2) Agency credit card payment upon receipt of invoice - communicate your request to heatherchalonevents@outlook.com

Location

Virtual via Zoom -  Where ever you are located and you have a strong internet connection and can be seen fully head to toe

Time:  MST/Arizona  9:00 am  to  5:00 pm,   We will take refresh breaks and a meal break during the session.    

Zoom link will be provided near event date and in reminder emails once registration has been completed by paying tuition fee. 

Master Trainer Heather Chalon,  MPH  is based in Tucson, Arizona, USA

Contact

Questions should be directed to workshop coordinator and TCHI Senior Trainer, Judy Safarewitz, at jsafarewitz@outlook.com

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

Event information and general correspondence will be sent to you from email address:   heatherchalonevents@outlook.com

Phone numbers 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.