Thank you for your interest in becoming an instructor with the NYS Older Adult Fall Prevention Program. This invite-only instructor training is for those who are committed to helping older adults prevent falls and stay independent.

Please review the following expectations:

• I will complete the entire training.
• I am certified in Adult CPR. If not, I will certify before I teach my first class (or within three months of the training). The Tai Chi for Health Institute (certifying organization) requires adult CPR certification of all instructors. Send a copy of you CPR card – both sides – to your Master Trainer before you start teaching.
• Before the training, I will work through all the video lessons and practice ALL the movements, as well as review the instructor handbook (min 2-4 hours/week for ~10 weeks). Start learning the movements as soon as you can. Strive to learn the general movement rather than perfecting it. Do your best. Inform your supervisor about the necessary time for practice (if applicable). The first lesson is available at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOuEpa01j4
• I will teach my first Tai Chi for Arthritis class within 6 months of my certification. My organization and supervisor will help me get my class started. This includes securing a place to teach classes, getting older adults to attend, and collecting evaluation forms.
• I will teach each Tai Chi for Arthritis program for at least 16 sessions. Either twice a week for 8-12 weeks, or once/week for 16-24 weeks.
• For every class series I teach, I will send the required evaluation forms in a timely manner. The funder (Administration for Community Living) requires this information to improve programs and measure success.