TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION TRAINING*FOR MONTANA PARTICIPANTS ONLY

APPROVAL FROM MONTANA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM TO ATTEND.  SPONSORED BY MONTANA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM

MAY 13-14, 2025 9AM-4PM

EVENT COORDINATOR AND LOCAL CONTACT:

Jude Spors-Murphy     JSporsMurphy@logan.org    

406-890-1680

Logan Health Medical Fitness Center

205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901

REGISTER HERE (MONTANA RESIDENTS ONLY)

This training includes TWO steps. Step 2—The Practical Training is an IN-PERSON workshop on Monday and Tuesday, May 13 & 14,  2025, at 9 a.m. USA EDT. Check-in with Master Trainers Becky Rahe and  You must complete the Self-Paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) beforehand. SIPP is a self-paced learning program via online lessons. As soon as you register, access to SIPP will be emailed to you. Please see below for more details.

Once SIPP is completed, you will email the completion Certificate to Jude Spors-Murphy JSporsMurphy@logan.org

Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can be part of the NEW Self-Paced Program for Tai Chi Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructors trained by attending this workshop.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created by Dr Paul Lam and his team of medical and tai chi experts 20 years ago. More than 30 medical studies have proven it to improve health and quality of life for almost anyone. Millions of people around the world have gained health benefits from it. That 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. It can help overcome challenges from the pandemic. Teaching it will help to bring tai chi to more people, and at the same time improve your own health. That is why Dr Lam created this package of two steps. STEP 1. SIPP: Fundamentals of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor Training is a self-paced virtual program containing essential material to train effective and safe instructors. All you have to do is follow the sequence with Dr Lam’s video guides for every step.

After completion of SIPP (knowledge-based program and online lessons), you will be ready for STEP 2 (practical session) – a 1-day instructor training workshop to be eligible to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) Board Certified instructor. Becky Rahe

Suitable participants include health and fitness professionals or other similar qualifications and experienced tai chi students.

Required Resource Materials included in pricing.

• Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook
• Teaching Tai Chi Effectively Book
• Tai Chi for Arthritis 12 Lessons *

* 12 months of online access is included in SIPP.  This will be sent once registration is complete.

• Preparation for Instructor Qualification Training
  • You must work with the SIPP,  and the above resource materials.
  • Participants are required to have a copy of the Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book
    • Review the text, especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions is part of your preparation.
      • 12 Hours of Training
      • Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and well-fitting shoes. Bring a light snack and water bottle.
      • You must be present for all of the training
      • We will take frequent breaks and will break 1 hour for lunch
• Post Instructor Qualification Training
• Post Zoom session(s) may be necessary if requirements are not met the criteria
• Certifications will be awarded once all training requirements and Zoom sessions have been completed
• Upon teaching will make sure to have CPR/First Aid training

Once you are registered, Becky or Jude will send a link for SIPP and an invitation to attend Becky’s weekly ongoing Tai Chi Zoom Session.  These optional sessions will help you prepare for the training as well as give you the opportunity to meet and network with other TCHI instructors.

**CURRENT INSTRUCTORS NEEDING UPDATES PLEASE CONTACT BECKY taichiblr@gmail.com or Jude Spors-Murphy JSporsMurphy@logan.org

Additional TCH Updates contact Becky or Jude for more information.

Instructor Training for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP) * CLOSED* FOR MONTANA RESIDENTS ONLY*

APPROVAL FROM MONTANA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM TO ATTEND.  SPONSORED BY MONTANA ARTHRITIS PROGRAM

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REGISTER HERE (MONTANA RESIDENTS ONLY)

ONCE REGISTERED A WAIVER WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU