Tai Chi for Beginners Instructor Training with Meghan Bryant

This Training course has 2 steps: Fast Track: Half Days ~ Half the Time

(Because it is Half days, Meghan is calling it Fast Track)

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 (so wait to order to take advantage on these savings)
• Knowledge checks are administered through out the online portion to track learning
• Completion certificate is issued to provide for entry of Fast Track Training Workshop

Fast Track Training Workshop: Review by Master Trainer 

• This portion of the Instructor Training will be virtual and for 2 Half Days.  This workshop is designed with New Instructors to this program in mind.  If you are recerting/updating, this workshop will work well for you, especially if you have not been able to teach over the past 2 years.

New Additional requirements for Zoom beyond Workshop times:

• Prior: Check-in (tech check and review of the form) before the workshop is to be scheduled on an individual basis after registration for class.
• Post: Check-ins to review form and stepwise on individual scheduling

Materials to be purchased by participants:  

First: Link to TCB SIPP (formerly Stage 1) + discount code

Second: From Tai Chi Productions: Teaching Effectively book, (Optional: Tai Chi for Beginners DVD, Yang 24 book)

Other: Suggestions on ebook selections, if preferred over hard copy, will be given after payment has been made.

Items to consider having with you: Cell phone to text any troubles, shoes, layers for the weather, and something for notes

This workshop is designed for independent workers (recerting and new). There are several required elements in order to complete and pass.

The Steps to Success are:

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

• Email Meghan if there is any trouble doing so. 
• An email and an address are required so materials can be sent.
• 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, TCB DVD) 
  • SIPP
    • Has a certificate of completion to turn in before entering Stage 2
    • May take 20 hours to review
• Individual Tech Check (1 hr session) - Prepare Technology and Space, & demonstrate what has been practised of the Full Set (Aug 12) 

3. Training  Workshop: 

• This workshop will be 3 Half days
  • Aug 15:   2 pm - 5 pm (ET)
  • Aug 16: 10 am - 3 pm (ET)
  • Aug 17: 10 am - 3 pm. (ET)
• Post check-ins (1 hr session) to review form and stepwise on individual scheduling (TBD for recerts; new Aug 18)

** Technical difficulties do happen, so a make-up day would be Sept 23.

More time with an MT as an Immersion option is available, so do inquire if that fits your learning better! 

They will either include more time in the day or additional half days to give time for processing.

Items needed at workshop:

 Shoes (low sole preferred & heel covered), Layers for room regulation and pen & paper for notes

In order to pass, there is a knowledge check & a forms check. Safety is first in mind, which is why the CDC recommends us, so it is up to the Master Trainer to ensure you have key pieces to keep the Program Safe & 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 your name to be posted on website so the Institute and employers know you are current on certifications.

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

Seating is limited to 12 participants: 11 spots remaining 

Recert only option for other certifications available - email Meghan for details

Invoice will be provided by Meghan, allowing for payments through c.c. or checks.  Once confirmed what is needed, then invoice will be sent and payment is made discount codes for materials can be sent.

New: $285 

Recert: $200 

** Additional cost:

• Materials will be purchased by participants (discount codes will be provided)
• Board fee will go to TCHI after approval by MT (Congrats letter will provide info on fee and process)

Zoom- links ill be provided

All times provided are of ET zone

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com