Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor Training Workshop with Rani Hughes

This one-day intensive workshop is the second section of your training, with the first section being required reading and a Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) - see details below. 

On successful completion of this one-day intensive workshop, you will be provided with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct safe and effective modified tai chi for arthritis and falls prevention (TCAFP) classes. TCAFP program is especially designed by Dr. Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts. Based on the Sun style Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy to learn, effective and safe. It is designed to improve the control of arthritis. The program may improve health and wellness.

At the conclusion of the workshop

• Learn how to teach this program safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge of what Tai Chi is and how it helps people with arthritis
• Be able to perform the TCAFP set

Who is eligible to attend this training? Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health Practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students.

Your trainer, Rani Hughes, is a Master Trainer for the Tai Chi for Health Institute and an Occupational Therapist. She has devoted 25 years to learning Tai Chi and Qi Gong from world-leading Tai Chi and Qi Gong Masters, including Professor Lun Wong, Dr Paul Lam, Master Liu Deming, and Madam Chen. She has trained hundreds of people around the world to both practice and teach tai chi and qi gong. 

Preparation: Self-paced Instructor Learning Package (SIPP) needs to be completed before attending the in-person workshop and is available from Rani once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention programme (included in the SIPP, DVD available for purchase too) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or as an e-book from Amazon $9.95) before coming to the workshop. These products are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney, Ph 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com 

Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor before teaching the programme (if not already a member). The fee for 2 years is $99 (Standard Instructor Membership) or $169 (Premier Membership) and covers Board Certification for all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications for 2 years. You will then be listed on the TCHI website.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Course Fees: $450 (includes SIPP prerequisite self-paced learning package)

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention update: $250 (or any first update).

Additional Updates (with assignments): TCA2 and Seated TCA bundle, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Heart Conditions, Memory, Qi Gong $50 each.

A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered, or please contact Rani to discuss. GST will be added to the invoice. 

Cancellation fee: $140, received prior to 2 October. No refund after this date. 

Rani Hughes 

ranihughes@hotmail.com

Ph 0409 164 396