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 of the 300 leaders/100 sites already established, here’s where you’ll find the information on how to get involved as a leader, instructor, trainer or partner site.

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 Arthritis Foundation Programs Co-Sponsorship Agreement Form.
  
  

Get Involved as a 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 for more information.
Aquatic |  Exercise | Self-Help | Tai Chi

Become a Trainer to conduct training workshops to prepare individuals to be Arthritis Foundation leaders and instructors. Review the position descriptions for 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. (Note: The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program certification is valid for only two years.) If you/your facility has not yet completed an Arthritis Foundation Programs Co-Sponsorship Agreement, please print one and send it along with your training application. This must be on file with the Arthritis Foundation prior to attending the training workshops.

Training application and Statement of Understanding:
Aquatic   |   Exercise   |   Self-Help   |   Tai Chi

Note: All instructors wishing to participate in the AF Aquatic Program or the AF Exercise Program must complete the Pre-Training Module. Please bring the completed quiz along with you in order to be admitted into the workshop. You may also access the Pre-training module at http://www.arthritis.org/aqex.php. You will need a username and password which will be provided to you upon registration for the course.

Application for certification:
Program Certification  | Certification Requirements

Schedule:

AF Tai Chi Level I Program
June 2nd & 3rd
Location: Central Penn College, Summerdale, PA
Applications Due: May 14th
Cost: $250

AF Tai Chi Level II Program
June 4th & 5th
Location: Central Penn College, Summerdale, PA
Applications Due: May 14th
Cost: $250

AF Tai Chi Recertification Program
June 5th
Location: Central Penn College, Summerdale, PA
Applications Due: May 14th
Cost: $150

AF Aquatic Program
Friday, June 25th
Location: Lancaster Area
Applications Due: June 11th
Cost: $50 / $80 (new certification)

AF Aquatic Program
Friday, September 24th
Location: Lampter-Strasburg YMCA
800 Village Road, Lampeter, PA 17537
Applications Due: September 10th
Cost: $50 / $80 (new certification)

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.

Flyer | Ad | Brochure

Quarterly Report Forms
The Arthritis Foundation is working on a 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 Attendance Form and Program Information Form each quarter for each class you offer. Remember to include the Participant Release Form for all new participants.

Electronic Reporting also now available at: 2nd Quarter 2009 Data Collection Survey

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