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 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 & 6
  • Tech Check: Approx. 1 hr on June 16/17
    • Required if new 
    • Optional if in new location since last recert

3. Training Workshop: (All time are based in ET zone)

• This workshop will be: 
  • May 29: 10 am - 3:30 pm 
  • May 30: 10 am - 3:30 pm Post Final Check: approximately 1 hr June 24
    • Required for new participants. 
    • If recertifying, Meghan holds the right to request extra time to demonstrate 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 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 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 such July 11 virtually

Limited Seating 8 ct: As of 4/14/25. 4 seats remain 

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

New & Recert with local agency(VDH grant): will have all covered if on the list they provide me

New $380

Recert $200

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

***After qualified: Board fee to Institute 

Zoom link will be provided

All times given- ET time zone

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com