Instructor Training course has 2 steps: 

Prior Training: SIPP (Previously 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 the online portion to track learning
• A completion certificate is issued to provide for entry of Fast Track Training Workshop

Training Workshop: review by Master Trainer 

• This portion of the Instructor Training will be virtual on the 1st day and on-site on the 2nd day.  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.

This Instructor Training required prep online before the workshop (virtual and onsite details): 

Materials: Discount code(s) will be given by Meghan after payment of training for participants to purchase SIPP online training portion & the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book, and the Diabetes handbook.

This workshop is designed with New Instructors to this program in mind.  There are several required elements to complete and pass.

The Steps to Success are:

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

• Email the Host if there is any trouble doing so. 
• Email and 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
• Have the Completion Certificate of SIPP (formally known as Stage 1) ready to turn in on the date requested before the training dates

3. Workshop:

• This workshop will be virtual & onsite  
  • May 13 Virtual- 10 am-3 pm ET - virtual (combined with Boone)
  • May 16 Onsite- 10 am-3 pm ET - onsite
• Meghan reserves the right to require a post check-in to review form and stepwise on individual scheduling if deemed unsafe or more work is required.

More time with an MT as an Immersion options 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:

Chair without wheels, shoes, snacks (15 min lunch break), pen & paper for notes, and cell phone to text any troubles.

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 make sure you have the key pieces to keep the Program Safe & Effective.

Seating is limited to 12 participants:  Seats have host priority and workshop confirmation will offer additional open seats by April 15.

An Invoice will be provided by Meghan, allowing for payments through c.c. or checks.  Once confirmed what is needed, then the invoice will be sent, and discount codes for materials can be sent after payment for those outside of the agencies that are hosting.

New: $285 early bird (pay by April 6)/ $305 After

Recert (within 2yrs): $200

** Additional costs: Materials are purchased by the participant.

*** Additional cost: Board Certification fee after training to TCHI (not Trainer).  Current cost: $100 AUS for 2 yrs (this updated Fall of 2025)

 Jackson Co Dept on Aging 

100 County Services Park

Sylva, NC

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreations@gmail.com