Registration now closed Zoom: TCA/TCAFP Instructor Updates w/MT Heather Chalon, MPH

Thank you for taking a few moments to thoroughly read the following information before you register.   

Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) / TCA for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) Instructor Update:

1. Previously TCA/TCAFP Certified, but more than 2.5 years since your last certification with an option to add Seated TCA.
2. Current TCA/TCAFP instructors to recertify/update their current TCH certifications and/or add Seated TCA. Recertification is required every 2-years, currently with a 6-month grace period.
3. Skill Development / Just for Fun - space permitting for those who want to deepen their existing skills.

Welcome!  Thank you for taking this step for your own health and wellness in addition to gaining a powerful skill set for serving others in your community.   We look forward to supporting your Tai Chi for Health journey.   

This workshop is designed to recertifiy current instructors.  

Your preparation / pre-requisites:   

• Participants study/practice a recommended minimum of 20-35 hours with the required Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Self-Paced Preparation Package Online Course (SIPP) or DVD's, the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Handbook and the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book prior to the workshop.
• Email the following to Heather for review prior to the workshop:
  • For recertification, your written Google Forms assignment.
  • Although not required, videos of you performing the TCA movements are strongly encouraged as a tool for self-discovery of tai chi forms and preparation accountability partnerships.  
• Further details for your time-efficient preparation will be provided in your email welcome package after you register and submit payment for the workshop fee.

By the end of our time together, we will be able to demonstrate the ability to follow the program using the prescribed teaching method and proficiently demonstrate the warm-up, cool down, basic 6 and extended tai chi moves to both sides, including seated. 

Participants who meet the requirements for certification will receive "Instructor Certification” with an invitation from Dr. Paul Lam/ Tai Chi for Health Institute to register online to become a Board-Certified Instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Those who need more time will work with the MT to meet the requirements prior to instructor certification being awarded

Register By:  February 20, 2025, 5:00 pm MST 

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

Certification Options:

1. Previously Certified and more than 2.5 years since your last certification:

• Select both Certified TCA and TCAFP Instructor options under Courses when registering.   
• With some teaching TCA experience and commitment to arrive well-prepared, Seated TCA may be added.  Select Certified STCA Instructor under Courses when registering. 

2.  Recertifications/Updates (currently within 2.5 years since last certification) with Option to Add Seated TCA:

• Recertification is every 2 years, currently with an additional 6-month grace period. Additional fees apply for each update/recertification program in addition to the TCA/TCAFP workshop fee.  Including Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2.
• If you are currently certified and seeking recertification in TCA, TCAFP, Seated TCA and/or TCA Part 2 then select the applicable programs under Refresher Courses when registering. 
• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then also select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

3. Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors: Add First Time Seated TCA Certification with Skill Development (not recertifying in TCA/TCAFP at this workshop)

• If you are adding Seated TCA to your current TCA/TCAFP certifications, then select Seated TCA under Courses when registering.

4. Skill Development Options for Current TCA/TCAFP Instructors (not recertifying or adding certifications at this workshop)

• Add "Skill Development" in the Comments section on the last page of registration. You will then be added to our wait list and informed as space permits.

NOTE: Assignments and video demos must be completed and returned to Heather at heatherchalonevents@outlook.com and approved by, March 10, 2025 - 10 days prior to the workshop.

Preparation for Virtual Instructor Training:

This is a virtual workshop using the Zoom platform. Please download the updated version of Zoom (you may use the free version). If you haven't used this platform before, Zoom provides videos to help you learn how it works. 

• Master Trainer and all Participants will be ‘live and visible’ during the entire training
  • 7 Hours of Training 
  • Please download Zoom (you may use the free version)
  • Participants must use a tablet or computer with a camera to participate. 
    • Phones are not allowed as the screen will be too small.
  • You must be present for all of the training
    • You cannot turn off your camera or put up a photo in place of having the camera on
  • We will take refresh breaks regularly and as needed
  • Participants must have a space large enough that they can be seen from head to toe throughout the workshop.
  • Session login information will be provided via email in the weeks prior to event / repeatedly in reminder emails. 
  • A post-workshop Zoom session approximately 4 weeks after the workshop will be scheduled if needed.

Instructor Certification in TCA/TCAFP:  

Total Cost:  $490 ($380 Workshop Fee, plus $110 required Materials and Membership Fee)

• $380:  1-Day Virtual via Zoom TCA/TCAFP Instructor Training Workshop with Master Trainer Heather Chalon, MPH
  • NOTE:  Additional $50 for Seated TCA if well prepared and approved by Heather
• $110:  Required Training Materials & Membership Fee (purchased separately by each participant) includes:
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Self-Paced Preparation Package Online Course (SIPP) - $56
  • Teaching Tai Chi Effectively & Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Handbook - $27
  • 1-year Standard Board Membership with Tai Chi for Health Insitution (TCHI) - $27
    • Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/ 

Re-Certifications/Update TCA/TCAFP (currently certified in TCA/TCAFP):  $200 Workshop Fee.   

• Add $50 EACH for Additional Update in Seated TCA and/or TCA2.
• If you are recertifying/updating, you should already have the required training materials. If you for any reason you do not have these materials, discount codes will be provided in your welcome letter to acquire them. While not required, you are encouraged to purchase and complete the SIPP program.

Skill Development/Just for Fun (JFF):  $95 (not certifying or recertifying at this workshop). Enter "JFF" in the comments section on the last page of your registration. Details will be emailed to you after registration.  

Payment:  You will not be asked for payment when you submit this registration, though it will be time efficient if you take your next step and submit payment following the instructions below.  You will be emailed a confirmation by TCHI upon registration, followed by a welcome email from Heather Chalon.  Thank you for promptly taking the next step - to submit payment for the workshop fee to the Master Trainer, Heather Chalon.  NOTE:  Registration is not considered complete until payment has been made.

1)  Zelle, Cosmic Dolphin LLC, heather@heatherchalon.com / 520-780-6751.   NOTE:  Please make a notation within the transaction to identify the purpose of the transaction "TCA WS 3/20" along with your name.

2) Agency Payment - communicate your request to heatherchalonevents@outlook.com

CANCELLATION FEE:  If a request to withdraw from the workshop is received within 3 days of registering and not less than 14 days prior to the workshop is received in writing AND with a written (email) confirmation from Heather, a refund minus $75 administration fee will be possible.  

Virtually via Zoom from Tucson, AZ

Questions should be directed to workshop coordinator and TCHI Senior Trainer, Judy Safarewitz, at jsafarewitz@outlook.com

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

Event information and general correspondence will be sent to you from email address:   heatherchalonevents@outlook.com

Phone numbers will be provided with your welcome email.   

Check your spam/junk folder if you feel you have not received welcome and preparation information within 3 business days of registering for this workshop.