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Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Instructor Training & Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention & Updates with Dr. Bob McBrien

When and Where

Date: 28th - 29th Oct, 2017
Time: 9 am - 5 PM EST Registration 8:30 am
Address: Grasonville Senior Center ,
4802 Main Street
Grasonville
MD
United States

Information

Details

Details
TCA2 is a new Instructor Certification Workshop with a focus on nine new movements of the TCA form, refining your teaching method, and strengthening how to teach the program safely. Participants must ALREADY be certified as a TCA (or TCA/FP) instructor. Please send copy latest TCA/ TCAFP Certificate with your workshop fee [address below]. Note: You must attend both days to receive the TCA2 Instructor Certification.
It is required that participants purchase/have and study the Tai Chi for Arthritis2 DVD and selected chapters in the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book (second edition) prior to the workshop.  If you do not have these items, know that after you register on-line and payment is received, a Tai Chi Products 20% discount code will be sent to you along with paperwork, and assignments. When you register, be sure to include your email address and phone number contact information.

TCA / TCAFP Update is designed to update instructors for TCA and TCAFP. If your certification for these are about to expire, it is suggested you take advantage of the update option.

Other requirements include the completion of the release /waiver, an application form, a questionnaire, and any assignment(s) before the workshop. Email these items/forms to Elizabeth Rankin [see information below]. During the workshop you must pass a written quiz and demonstrate the form, as you have done with other TCHI workshops.

Lunch is not included. Bring your lunch. Some tea break beverages will be provided. A list of area eateries will be available.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. In case the room is cool, bring a light wrap or wear layers.  Flat soled shoes suitable for exercise should be worn. No open toe, open back sandals,  bare feet or stocking feet are allowed. 

Upon successfully completing the requirements for certification during the workshop, you will need to become Board Certified with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Email from the Tai Chi for Health Institute with instructions about the Board Certification and the requisite annual fee.

Cost

 

Cost
The costs associated with this workshop are below. There are separate costs for the TCA2 workshop, the TCA/FP Update, and if desired, for Continuing Education units,   All fees [check or money order] are to be sent to Ms. Robin Pender [see information below].       

TCA2 Workshop Fee (must attend both days)

     Early bird- postmarked by August 25th  
           General participant                               $270

          Active military and veterans*               $240

               * include copy of proof with registration fee

     Regular fee - postmarked August 26th through October 1st
           General participant                           
     $290         
           Active military and veterans*               
$260
                    * include copy of proof with registration fee

     Late fee – postmarked October 2nd and later

           General participant                                $300         
           Active military
and veterans*               $270
                    * include copy of proof with registration fee

 

TCA/FP Update Fee
      Two day attendee                          Add $50 to fees listed above
      Single day attendee (Sunday, October 29th ONLY)        
           Early bird postmarked by August 25th   
               General participant                         $130

               Active military and veterans*         $115
                    * include copy of proof with registration fee

           Regular fee -postmarked August 26th   through October 1st
           General participant                                $150         
           Active military
and veterans*               $135
                    * include copy of proof with registration fee

          Late fee – postmarked October 2nd and later

           General participant                                $170         
           Active military
and veterans*               $155
                    * include copy of proof with registration fee

Continuing Education Units (optional)The American College of Sports Medicine Professional Education Committee certifies that   the Tai Chi for Health Institute programs meet the criteria for up to 7 hours for each day. Please check and verify if your professional organization will accept the CEUs from ACSM that TCHI provides.  There is an additional fee of $25 for CEUs.  CEU payments are made to Dr, McBrien at the workshop.

Location

 

Grasonville Senior Center
4802 Main Street
Grasonville, MD 21638
United States

Contact

Registration

Register on-line.  Since you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the TCHI website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website. Be sure to include your current email address and phone number.

Send Check or money order payments, with designation of workshop option(s). to

Robin J Pender
512 Kentmorr Rd
Stevensville, MD 21666-3108

Contacts
Dr. Bob McBrien, MT
drbobtaichi@gmail.com if you have questions about workshop content or Update & CEU information.
Dr. Elizabeth Rankin
dr.e.taichi@verizon.net for submission of requisite paperwork and general questions regarding the workshop logistics