Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training workshop on Zoom with Rani Hughes

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his team of medical specialists and tai chi experts to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. This safe effective program is supported by Diabetes Australia.

Based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. The program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, basic knowledge about diabetes, and how to teach this program safely. Qualified participants who complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this exercise program.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Diabetes training workshop:

• Gain knowledge of tai chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.
• Learn a new program incorporating a different tai chi style (Yang) for your existing and new students
• Yang style instructors will learn new perspectives to help improve your tai chi and introduce you to a proven teaching system
• Beginners can learn this for themselves to help improve their health and harmony
• To be a part of the Tai Chi for Health international family

Who is eligible to attend this training?

Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students

The name of the Master Trainer authorized by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is listed in the heading.

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Diabetes set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skill and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

Board Certification

Following successful completion of this course you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the program (if not already a member). One annual fee covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

For USA only - Optional Continuing Education Hours Available

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “Tai Chi for Health Institute” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (2021 – December 2024).

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As a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Kansas Physical Therapy Association has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute to provide continuing education contact hours to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. (CEUL073011)

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency has approved the Tai Chi for Health Institute, c/o The Home Gym, Inc. to provide continuing education contact hours to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. (98000561A) 

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Diabetes

Dr Paul Lam is an Australian family physician and tai chi expert, and a world leader in the field of tai chi for health. He is a well-recognized teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health, including Living Well with Diabetes by Dr Paul Lam and Pat Phillips, and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practice a Tai Chi for Health program every day. 

Dr Lam is one of the most sought-after tai chi teachers, having trained thousands of instructors. Many travel around the world to attend his workshop.

Tai Chi for Diabetes is based on the Sun and Yang styles of Tai Chi and is easy to learn, effective and safe. It will improve health and wellness and is designed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes. Tai Chi for Diabetes is a programme specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and is supported by Diabetes Australia.

This one-day intensive workshop is the second section of your training. The first section includes required reading and a Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP)—see details below. 

Reasons to come to the workshop:

• Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively.
• Gain knowledge of what Tai Chi is and how it helps people with diabetes.
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set.

Who is eligible to attend this training? Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health Practicioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students.

Your trainer: Rani Hughes is a Master Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute and an Occupational Therapist. She has devoted 25 years to learning Tai Chi from world-leading Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters, including Professor Lun Wong, Dr Paul Lam, Master Liu Deming, and Madam Chen. She has trained hundreds of people worldwide to practice and teach Tai Chi and Qigong. 

Preparation: Self-paced Instructor Learning Package (SIPP) needs to be completed before attending the in-person workshop and is available from Rani once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the 2019 Tai Chi for Diabetes programme (included in the SIPP, DVD available for $29.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or as an e-book from Amazon $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com 

Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-Certified Instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member). The annual fee is $40 (Standard Membership) or $70 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.

Tai Chi for Diabetes Course Fees: $440 (includes SIPP pre-requisite self-paced learning package); early bird $420 if paid in full by 18 April 2025. 

Tai Chi for Diabetes Update, $220.

Extra Updates (with assignments): Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention, TCA2 and Seated TCA bundle, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Heart Conditions, Memory $55 each.

A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered or please contact Rani to discuss. 

Cancellation fee: $140 receive prior to 16 May. No refund after this date. 

Zoom, Melbourne based time.

Rani Hughes

E: ranihughes@hotmail.com

P: 0409164396