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
• A 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, 1 day.   

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 joining Recerts on second.  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 the participant, and discount codes for nice savings will be 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, 11 & 6

3. Training Workshop: 

• This workshop will be: (all times are ET) 
  • July 11: 9 am - 4:30 pm (recert day)

There is an additional training for TCA 2 Aug 29- Boone, NC/ Aug 30- Virual or email Meghan to find other options.  Registration is required there as well if attending both.

In order to pass, there is a knowledge check & 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 ensure 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 the instructor) 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 8 ct: 3 seats remain 

Meghan prepares the invoice after confirming details.  This is through Square and can be paid by c.c. or check.

Recert: $200

SIPP: $56

Completion date of SIPP: July 9

Zoom- links will be provided

Meghan Bryant

meghanecretions@gmail.com