Zoom Tai Chi for Diabetes Certification & Updates by Darci Alexander PTA

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).

Approved Providers and their content reflect the concepts of their respective organizations and do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of ACSM. Providership #701292

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.

Welcome to the Tai Chi for Diabetes program, which is newly researched and verified, with scientific studies supporting its numerous benefits!

This is a one-day instructor qualification training. Prior to this workshop, you must complete the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package for Tai Chi for Diabetes (SIPP-TCD) and forward a copy of your completion certificate to Darci.

Once you register, you will receive a link to register for the appropriate SIPP course within a few days.  This comprehensive package contains essential material to be a safe and effective tai chi instructor for the Tai Chi for Diabetes program.  Additional webinar videos are included that will enhance your tai chi development, but you can wait until after your workshop if you want to learn more.  You will have access to these lessons for a year.  When you register, you will be given a 30% off discount code to bring the fee to $56. 

During the live instructor training workshop, we will review the material from the SIPP lessons, including all of the movements.  Participants are expected to be able to perform the sequence of movements from memory, so follow along with Dr Lam on the SIPP lessons and practice each section until you can perform the movements from memory before moving on to the next section. These are the class models for you to teach your participants!

With a virtual workshop, it is essential that you have a space where you can be seen from Nose to Toes while being able to see your “monitor”.  The free version of Zoom downloaded to your computer is fine to use.

Following the training, those meeting the standard for Instructor Qualification will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute.  Your membership provides Board Certification to teach this form.

Tuition Cost for

1-day Instructor Training Workshop with Master Trainer + Preparation Course Cost:

$250  Tai Chi for Diabetes Workshop Tuition

$56 for those who have the 30% off coupon that I will email for the Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package to be purchased separately at OnlineTaiChiLessons.com). Darci will send the direct link so you know which prep course to get.

$150  TCD Re-Certification/Update (Have been TCD certified already and are renewing within 2 1/2 years)

$40  Each Additional program Update. Contact Darci prior for details and short homework assignment.

Payment can be made via check, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or credit card.  Information provided after registration. 

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Anywhere with a good interent connection!

US Pacific Time Zone

Darci Alexander: 559-827-8178 

TaiChiBlessings@gmail.com