Become an Instructor

NEW - Arthritis and H1N1

Created in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Arthritis Foundation recently released a new patient information sheet on arthritis and the flu. Located on arthritis.org, the new information sheet is aimed at people living with arthritis and provides answers to common flu-related questions. The sheet details who is at risk for H1N1(swine) flu due to either their type of arthritis or the medications they are taking, as well as who should consider getting the regular flu and H1N1 flu vaccinations.

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 or instructor
• Get more information
• Get in touch with Arthritis Foundation staff
• Upcoming Training Classes

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
• 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 OR INSTRUCTOR

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

Application for certification
Arthritis Foundation Program Certification

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Instructor Training Schedule

2010

MOUNT JULIET, TN (Suburb of Nashville)

Tai Chi 1 - May 11th & 12th

Tai Chi 2 - May 12th & 13th

      Flyer |  Application | Co-sponsorship Agreement | Position Description

 Please check back for more 2010 training courses as we are currently working on our full calendar. 

GET MORE INFORMATION

Marketing Materials

Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes.  Brochures, ads, and flyers are available for each program. Please contact us to request samples of these materials.


Quarterly 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 partners to measure program growth and to ensure continued federal support. Please use the Participant Release and Program Information Forms each quarter for each class you offer. See the instructions for more information.

Find us on Facebook!

Visit the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Tennessee Chapter Facebook Page!  You can find us through our Tennessee Chapter Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArthritisFoundationTennessee

Arthritis Foundation Tennessee Chapter on Facebook

Life Improvement Series - News

Tai Chi Training Class Participants

Instructor: Shelia Rae

August 8th & 9th

Tai Chi helps people battling Arthritis - Knoxville, TN

http://www.wbir.com/news/health/story.aspx?storyid=95020&catid=3