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, Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi 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
- Starter Kit Sample Documents
Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help | Tai Chi
Accessibility and safety are critical to the Life Improvement Series. A license Agreement assures that quality standards are upheld. To learn more about becoming a partner, download the sample agreement form for:
Aquatic I Exercise I Self-Help I Tai Chi
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 | Tai Chi
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 | Tai Chi
Application for Certification
Arthritis Foundation Program Certification Application
Schedule
See a schedule of training opportunities offered by our chapter.
GET MORE INFORMATION
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.
Flyers
AFAP I AFEP I AFSHP
Posters
AFAP I AFEP I AFTC I AFSHP
Report 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 exercise partners to measure program growth and to ensure continued federal support. Please use the Program Report Forms each quarter for each class you offer (AFAP, AFEP, AFTC).
Coming soon electronic reporting! Stay tuned to learn about the opportunity to enter your course schedule and participant data online.
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