Offering Programs
Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter to offer programs designed to help people across Oklahoma 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 Co-Sponsorship 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. Call the Oklahoma Chapter Office at 405-936-3366 for more information.
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
Training Schedule
►Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Leader/Instructor Training--August 16, 2008--Oklahoma City
►Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Leader Training--June 7, 2008--Oklahoma City
GET MORE INFORMATION
Marketing Materials
Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes. Brochures, ads, and posters are available for each program. Contact the Oklahoma Chapter staff to request these materials.
Ad | Brochure
Quarterly Report Forms
The Arthritis Foundation is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oklahoma State Department of Health 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 and local support.
►Please use the Participant Release Form and Class Reporting Form each quarter for each class you offer. See the instructions for more information.
Coming soon electronic reporting! Stay tuned to learn about the opportunity to enter your course schedule and participant data online.
Local and National Newsletters
Coming soon!
GET IN TOUCH WITH ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION STAFF
Richelle McKinley
Community Development Coordinator
405-936-3366 or 800-627-5486
