Offering Programs

Thank you for your interest in offering programs designed to help people take control of their arthritis.  Whether you’re a current program leader or partner facility or just looking for more information on becoming one, here’s where you’ll find the information on how to:

• Get involved as a partner site
• Get involved as an Arthritis Foundation leader, instructor or trainer
• Get more information
• Get in touch with Arthritis Foundation staff

We look forward to speaking and working with you in the future.
 

GET INVOLVED AS A PARTNER SITE

The Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series  programs - Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program -are proven to decrease the pain and limitations of arthritis.

• Why offer the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs
• Outcomes for our programs:  Evidence that our programs work
                Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
• Steps to offer Arthritis Foundation programs
• Resources to promote your classes
• Responsibilities of partner facilities

Accessibility and safety are critical to the Life  Improvement Series. To learn more about becoming a partner, download the agreement form.

GET INVOLVED AS AN ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION LEADER, INSTRUCTOR OR TRAINER

Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes for people with arthritis. Review the position descriptions from more information.

Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help 

Become a Trainer to conduct training workshops to prepare individuals to be Arthritis Foundation leaders and instructors. Review the position descriptions from more information.  

    Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help

Get trained to teach a class. Meet minimum yearly teaching and reporting requirements to become or remain certified, then renew your certification every three years.

Training application and statement of understanding
    Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help

Application for certification
Arthritis Foundation Program Certification
Become an aquatics instructor The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program was created for people with arthritis to keep joints flexible, muscles strong and to help reduce the pain associated with arthritis. With less pain, people with arthritis may be able to reduce their reliance on pain medication.

Send forms and direct all program questions to: