Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention & TCA with Heather Chalon

Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention

Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts designed this program to be safe and effective for people who are at increased risk of falling. It will also provide health benefits and improve almost anyone’s quality of life. More than 30 medical studies have shown its efficacy, and millions of people around the world have gained health benefits. This is why the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), government agencies, and arthritis foundations around the world support it. Tai chi is proven to improve immunity by about 50%. It also relieves stress and improves almost all aspects of health.

Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective, and safe. It improves flexibility and muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. The TCAFP program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises, the teaching method, knowledge about arthritis and the cause of falls, and how to teach this program safely. This program is the same as the Tai Chi for Arthritis program with the addition of a specialised module to further enhance its efficacy in preventing falls. Qualified participants who successfully complete the course may be accredited by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program.

Reasons to Come

• Enjoy learning at your own pace and the personal training to become eligible to be an instructor of this program
• Learn how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Discover how tai chi improves health and relieves arthritis
• Learn Dr Lam's Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method
• Gain essential knowledge about arthritis and fall prevention
• Learn about the essential principles of tai chi
• Improve your level of tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment

Requirements

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

By the Completion of the Workshop, you will:

• Know the Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention set at a deeper level
• Understand how tai chi improves health and relaxation and helps prevent falls
• Have learned how to teach this program effectively and safely
• Have improved your tai chi skills and knowledge
• Have learned how to attract and retain more students

About the Creator of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

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-recognised teacher, and the author of several books on tai chi and health and best-selling instructional tai chi DVDs. Over five million people worldwide practise 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 workshops.

NB: The Master Trainer authorised by Dr Lam to conduct this workshop is named on this workshop page.

Preparation

Required preparatory work includes learning the forms through the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention online lessons or DVD and reading the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book. Depending on the workshop, these materials are either included in the workshop fee or offered at a 20% discount. The Details section of the workshop page explains how the cost of preparatory material is handled.

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 you are not already a member. One two-year membership fee of AUD 99 covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications, and you will then be listed with your certifications on the TCHI website. To learn more about membership benefits, see How to become a certified instructor.

Clothing

Wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes suitable for exercise.

Tai Chi for Health Program Updates

At this workshop, instructors have an opportunity to update their other Tai Chi for Health certifications. Let the Master Trainer know in advance that you are interested in updates. Additional fees apply.

Continuing education credits

The Tai Chi for Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing education with the American College of Sports Medicine and other professional bodies in the USA, Australia and Korea. See Partnerships and accrediting organisations for the current list and the credits available for this program.

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Two Day Overview:

DAY 1 and Day 2, Tai Chi For Arthritis for Fall Prevention  Instructor Qualification Training

DAY 2; REQUIRED For Those Attending For Recertification/Update, (refresher); Recommended To Attend Both DAY 1 and DAY 2 (same price whether 1 or 2 days)

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the form to others. An application form, questionnaire, and release will be sent to all who register. It is required that participants have or purchase and study the required Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD  (2 DVDs) and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the class. All participants will receive a certificate.  Those who meet the requirements for certification will receive "Instructor Certification” with the Dr. Paul Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute. Those who need more time to be prepared will receive Participant certificate.  

When registering online:  If you are already a certified TCHI instructor, you will need to login to the TCHI.org website before you register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset you password if you are having difficulties logging onto this website.

Required Training Materials for Certification:  Not included in registration fee.  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively (TTCE) book.   Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD.  A 20% discount code will be sent to participants upon receipt of registration and payment. A minimum of 20 hours practice per course with the applicable DVD is recommended for the best learning experience.

Continuing Education Credits/Units:  CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs & OTAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHTs), and CECs for American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMPs).  Additional fee applies. 

Additional Recertifications/Updates:  $40 per update in addition to the TCAFP workshop fee.  Tai Chi for Arthritis, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, TCA2, Tai Chi for Rehabilitation, Tai Chi for Energy.

Assignments must be completed and returned to Heather at Heather@HeatherChalon.com and approved, prior to the workshop.

DAY 1 and DAY 2;  October 26-27 , 2017: Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP)

1. New Instructor Training / Certification. Cost $250/person. Add Tai Chi for Arthritis Certification for $50/person, pre-workshop assignment will be due.
2. Recertification/Update - DAY 2 REQUIRED.  (recommend attendance on DAY 1 and DAY 2 with no increase in fee).  Cost $150/person.
3. Just for Fun (participation only, no instructor certification). Cost $125/person (2 days).

      Continuing Education Credits/Units Available.  Cost $30.00 for 14 contact hours (2 days).

Recertification/Updates Available: $40/per TCH program; TCA; Seated TCA; TCE; TCD; TCR

CANCELLATION FEE.  $50.  

To complete registration (after registering online, you will be sent an email with further details): Send Check or Money Order Payable to:

Heather Chalon
1700 E River Road #64422
Tucson, Arizona 85728

(Credit Cards accepted with $9.00 processing fee)

Host:  WACOG  Area Office on Aging

Lake Havasu City Aquatic/Community Center, Rooms 155/156

100 Park Ave.

Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403

CONTACT:

Heather Chalon, MPH,  Master Trainer TCHI
heather@heatherchalon.com
www.heatherchalon.com

520-780-6751