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 information!
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 Instructor, Leader, or Trainer
Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes for people with arthritis. Meet minimum yearly teaching and reporting requirements to become or remain certified, then renew your certification every three years.
Position Descriptions: Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
Applications & Statements of Understanding: Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
Post-Training Certification: Form
Now offering Tai Chi Instructor Training
Position Description: Instructor Role Description
Training Applications: Part I | Part II
Letter of Agreement: Instructor Agreement Form
Find Out More: Tai Chi Brochure
Train individuals to be Arthritis Foundation leaders and instructors
Position Decriptions: Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
Applications & Statements of Undertanding: contact Valerie Fairchild
See a schedule of training opportunities offered by our chapter.
Downloadable Marketing Materials
Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes. Brochures, ads, and flyers are available for each program. Contact to request these materials.
Flyer | Ad | Brochure
Monthly Reporting Forms
The Arthritis Foundation is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to show how many people benefit from our programs. We rely on the quarterly attendance reports from our partners to measure program growth and to ensure continued federal support. Please use the Participant Attendance and Report Forms each quarter for each class you offer. See the instructions for more information.
