Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Training Workshop & Multi-Updates with Tamara Bennett
When and Where
| Date: | 17th - 18th Jun, 2023 |
| Time: | 9am-5pm both days |
| Address: | The Sharda Retreat Centre 15 Percy Graham Drive Tuakau Waikato New Zealand |
Information
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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 Training & Multi Updates
Saturday & Sunday … 17 & 18 June 2023
9am – 5pm both days
*Detailed information can be found on my Instructor Training Workshop page HERE
*You will receive 1 certificates: Tai Chi for Diabetes
*Read below for Refresher/Updates
Step 1 ~ Enrol and Pay your Course Fee(s) to the Master Trainer (section below)
Step 2 ~ Order Required Resources (section below)
Step 3 ~ Register with TCHI (Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute Inc) HERE
Step 4 ~ Prepare for the Instructor Training Workshop (work with the DVD(s), read the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book)
Step 5 ~ Complete pre-workshop paperwork and bring to the workshop (This will be emailed to you after you have enrolled and paid for the workshop)
Step 6 ~ Attend the workshop
Step 7 ~ Become a TCHI BCI (Board Certified Instructor) … read below
Step 8 ~ Share your knowledge and skills with others …
Step 9 ~ Update/Refresh your qualification(s) every two years, practise tai chi & have FUN!
TCHI Board Certified Instructor fee is required on successful certification:
The annual fee is payable direct to the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Following successful completion of the instructor training workshop, you will receive an email invitation to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board Certified Instructor (BCI), which is required before teaching the program (if not already a member). Annual fee is $40 AUD (Standard Membership) or $70 AUD (Premier Membership) regardless of the number of certificates you have. A TCHI Board Certified Instructor is a person who has fulfilled the requirements, completed the training of a Tai Chi for Health programme, and is registered with the Tai Chi for Health Institute board. For detailed information please go to this link HERE
Cost
Course Fees:
Registration Course Fee Includes: two days tuition, morning and afternoon teas and certificate(s)
*Participants provide your own lunch
*Participants must have the required resources, see below
Cancellation administration fee $50 (transferable to a future workshop)
Fee sections below:
- Full Price Workshop
- REPs Registered Member
- TCHI BCI + TCHC NZ Inc Member
- TCHC NZ Inc Member
- Resources Required
- Refresher/Updates
1. Full Price Workshop
ADD TO CART ~ Sat & Sun 17 & 18 June 2023
Early Bird $295 incl GST (After 18 May 2023, $325 incl GST)
2. REPs Registered (15% Discount) 17 CPDs
ADD TO CART ~ Sat & Sun 17 & 18 June 2023
Early Bird $250 incl GST (After 18 May 2023, $280 incl GST)
*Prices above have been discounted by 15%
3. TCHI BCI + TCHC NZ Inc Member (15% Discount)
ADD TO CART ~ Sat & Sun 17 & 18 June 2023
Early Bird $250 incl GST (After 18 May 2023, $280 incl GST)
*Prices above have been discounted by 15%
4. TCHC NZ Inc Member (10% Discount)
Join TCHC NZ Inc … Click HERE
ADD TO CART ~ Sat & Sun 17 & 18 June 2023
Early Bird $265 incl GST (After 18 May 2023, $295 incl GST)
*Prices above have been discounted by 10%
5. Resources Required:
Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book 2011 ($25 discounted price for workshop participants ONLY) ADD TO CART
Tai Chi for Diabetes DVD ($30 discounted price for workshop participants ONLY) ADD TO CART
Recommended Additional Resources: ($30 discounted price for workshop participants ONLY) for the Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook, Tai Chi for Diabetes movement chart and the Warm-Up & Cool-Down chart ADD TO CART
Note: A current First Aid certificate is recommended for all Tai Chi for Health Institute Instructors and workshop participants. Students are welcome to attend as course participants (Attendance certificate)
6. Refresher / Update(s)
Update Included in this workshop: Tai Chi for Diabetes
TCD Refresher/Update:
ADD TO CART Sun 18 June 2023 required
***Instructors attending for a TCD Update are encouraged to attend Saturday at NO EXTRA CHARGE
Early Bird $150 NZD incl GST (After 18 May 2023 $165)
Please email Tamara to let me know which qualifications you are wanting to update.
Other Updates
ADD Additional Refresher/Updates to the workshop price for $40/each.
NOTE: Your assignment(s) will be emailed after enrollment and payment is received, and your TCHI registration has been completed online.
TCA ‘Suite’ (TCA, TCAFP, STCA, TCA2) ADD TO CART
TCO ADD TO CART
TCE ADD TO CART
TCE 2 ADD TO CART
TCK ADD TO CART
TCR ADD TO CART
TCM ADD TO CART
TCHC ADD TO CART
QH ADD TO CART
TCL ADD TO CART
NOTE: If you are updating 4 or more Additional qualifications maximum ‘Update’ payment of $125 ADD TO CART
Please email Tamara with the name of the updates you need.
Location
Location: TUAKAU
Location:
The Sharda Retreat Centre (15 Percy Graham Dr, Tuakau 2121)
Accommodation Optional: Contact Tamara by email to book a room
$45/night room share with bedding
$35/night room share no bedding
- Communal kitchen onsite and Tuakau township is a 10 minutes walk to cafes, restaurants and shops
- Sharda is 35 minutes drive from the Auckland Airport. Buses and trains are available. Combining shuttle trips is a good idea … let Tamara before you book your flight and she will try to link you with other people from our of town.
