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Tai Chi for Diabetes with Master Trainers Julie Oberhaus and Becky Rahe

When and Where

Date: 9th - 10th Mar, 2019
Time: 9am-5pm; 8:30am registration
Address: Vita Therapia LLC
234 Littleton Road, Suite 1B
Westford
Massachusetts
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

This workshop is designed to train participants to safely and effectively instruct the Tai Chi for Diabetes 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 DVD(s) prior to the class. Successful completion will qualify the participant to register their instructor certification with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) as a TCHI Board Certified Instructor.

Board Certified Instructor fee is required on successful certification

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for exercise.

A current CPR certification, a current accredited first aid course, or similar qualification is required before teaching this program. 

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

An Invoice will be emailed once you have registered online.  Tuition payment is due at time of invoice. Your registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full.    $50 Cancellation Fee; no refund after Feb. 22, 2019

A 20% discount code and order information for DVD(s) and/or Teaching Effectively book will be sent to participants upon receipt of tuition payment.

CEU Credits –13 (2 days) contact hours for CEUs PTs & PTAs, OTs and OTAs, RNs, LPNs, LMHT, ACSMP 

$25 additional charge for CEU Certificate with course attendance 13 CEUs

CEU'S – 13 contact hours for 2 days attendance opportunity

CEC’s for Provider-American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

  1. The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that the Tai Chi for Health Institute meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2015-December 2018. Approved Provider #701292.
  2. The Tai Chi for Health Institute is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for up to 16.5 contact hours applicable to APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure.  
    KS State Board of Nursing Provider Number (SP1426-0119).

Cost

An Invoice will be emailed once you have registered online.  Tuition payment is due at time of invoice. Your registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full.    $50 Cancellation Fee; no refund after Feb. 22, 2019

It is required that participants have or purchase and study the DVD(s) and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book prior to the class.  A 20% discount code and order information for DVD(s) and/or Teaching Effectively book will be sent to participants upon receipt of tuition payment.

$240 - EARLY BIRD - Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training March 9-10, 2019 *Tuition payment received before Jan. 25, 2019*
$290 - Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training March 9-10, 2019 *Tuition payment received after Jan. 25, 2019*

Update Your Certification:
$135 - EARLY BIRD - Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Update *Tuition payment received before Jan. 25, 2019*
$185 -
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Update *Tuition payment received after Jan. 25, 2019*
**Updates Must attend Sunday March 10th, you are encouraged to attend both days at no additional charge**

Additional Updates Available with Attendence
$45: TCA and TCAFP Update
$35/update: TCA, STCA, TCE, TCR
**Additional assignment required for each program being updated**

$100 - Just for Fun - Participants will receive attendance certificate and are welcome to attend both days

$50 Cancellation Fee; no refund after Feb. 22, 2019

Location

Vita Therapia LLC
234 Littleton Road, Suite 1B
Westford, MA

Contact

Julie Oberhaus, Master Trainer