Zoom: Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention & TCA Instructor Training with Meghan Bryant

This Training course has 2 steps: 

SIPP: (formerly known as Stage 1)

• Self-paced online lessons with discussions and instruction by Dr Lam
• Codes are sent by Meghan for materials (SIPP & books) to be purchased after payment is received
• Knowledge checks are administered through an online portion to track learning
• Completion certificate is issued to provide for entry of the Fast Track Training Workshop

Live Interactive Training Workshop: review by Master Trainer 

• This portion of the Instructor Training will be on-site for 2 partial days.   

Materials to be purchased by participants:  

First: link to TCA /FP SIPP (formerly Stage 1) + discount code

Second: from Tai Chi Productions: Bundle: Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook, Teaching Effectively book, TCA DVD (optional)

This workshop is designed with New Instructors to this program in mind with Recerts joining to add to knowledge.  The SIPP is a new part of the required elements to complete and pass.

The Steps to Success are:

1. Register (Register a minimum of 3 weeks prior preferred):

• Email Meghan if there is any trouble doing so. 
• Materials will be ordered by participant and discount codes for nice savings available after payment
• Meghan will send an invoice to confirm new or recerting, allowing Credit Card or check payment to be made

2. Pre-Workshop: (Required to have working knowledge before the workshop)

• Receive materials and review them (SIPP link,  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book, TCAFP handbook, TCA DVD) 
  • SIPP
    • has a certificate of completion to turn in before entering Training with MT
    • may take 20 hours to review if new, and if teaching consistently, it will take less
  • Teaching Tai Chi Effectively - Chapters 4 & 6
• Tech Check: Approx. 1 hr on April 15
  • Required if new 
  • optional if in new location since last recert

3. Training Workshop: 

• This workshop will be: 
  • April 17 10 am - 3:30 pm 
  • April 18 10 am - 3:30 pm
• Post Final Check: approximately 1 hr April 21 or 22
  • Required for new participants. 
  • If recerting, Meghan hold the right to require for extratime to demonstrated needed changes.

In order to pass, there is a knowledge check and a forms check.  Safety is first in mind, which is why the CDC and other organizations (NCOA, etc.) recommend us, so it is up to the Master Trainer to make sure you have key pieces to keep the Program Safe and Effective.

In order to complete the process after passing, there is a final fee:

Board Certification Instructor fee is not paid until after the workshop to TCHI (not Master Trainer) to allow the name to be posted on the website so the Institute and employers know you are current on certifications

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Recert-only options available- email Meghan for details on other days

Limited Seating 12 ct: As of 2/24/25, 8 seats remain 

After confirmation from Meghan, she will create an invoice to send to allow for payment by c.c. or check. 

New $380

Recert $200

** Additional cost for training: Materials will be purchased by participants

***After qualified: Board fee to Institute 

Additional recert only options available for those recerting within the past 2 yrs: Email Meghan for further details on other days 

Zoom- times listed are US Eastern Daylight Time

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com