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Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Certification Workshop with Richard Link

When and Where

Date: 7th - 8th Nov, 2020
Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Registration 8:30 on Day #1
Address: Bartlett Senior Center
5727 Woodlawn St
Bartlett
TN
United States

Information

Information

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.

Details

Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Certification Workshop

This is a 2-day Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) instructor training workshop.  Instructors will be invited to join the Tai Chi for Health Institute to receive Board Certification and the benefits of TCHI membership.

Practice with the Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD prior to the workshop is required and will enhance your enjoyment of the workshop.  

Various updates are available.  Those wishing to update are encouraged to attend both days, but are only required to attend on the second day.

Continuing education is available: Up to 13.5

What is Tai Chi for Diabetes? Tai Chi for Diabetes is a tai chi form, especially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with his tai chi associates and a team of medical experts. Based on Sun and Yang style tai chi, Tai Chi for Diabetes is easty to learn, effective and safe. It is designed to improve the management of diabetes. The program will help to increase flexibility and muscle strength, and increase heart/lung activity, align posture, improve balance and integrate the mind and body. Reasons to Come ? Tai Chi for Arthritis instructors will 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

Requirements  Tai Chi for Diabetes (DVD), Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (book). Both can be purchased at Tai Chi Production www.taichiproductions.com. A discount code will be sent to you when you register for the workshop.

Anyone is welcome to attend, but in order to qualify to be certified as an instructor, please check the recommended qualifications listed below. ? Physical therapists or physiotherapists ? Tai chi teachers or advanced students ? Exercise instructors ? Other similar professionals

Cost

Please register and pay by Oct 31,2020

Workshop Cost:  $265
Cost includes Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Certification Workshop, Certificates, am and pm snacks

Updates $125 Must attend day 2.    Multiple updates with attendence  $40 each additional update.      Update assignments are required for each update requested. Assignments will be sent after registration.

CEU Certification fee additional $25 if required.
CEU Credits –Up to 13.5 contact hours for CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHT), & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMP).

.Check, money order, cash or Pay Pal - sorry no credit card  Send Payment made to:

Richard Link

8608 Chimneyrock Blvd

Cordova TN 38016

For Pay Pay payment use  paypal.me/taichi4living

Location

Bartlett Senior Center

5727 Woodlawn St

Bartlett TN 38134

901-385-6439

Contact

Richard Link    Master Trainer

link1945@aol.com

901-581-8456

Joanne Zeitler   Senior Trainer

jz4taichi@yahoo.com

901-246-2358