Walk With Ease Leader Resources

This on-demand online video workshop trains you to become an Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program leader. Developed by leading experts, Walk With Ease is evidence-based, proven to help people with arthritis or other related conditions reduce pain, increase balance, strength and walking pace and improve overall health. Some of the program goals are to understand the relationship between arthritis, exercise and pain, develop and implement a personal walking plan with realistic goals and gather tips, strategies and resources for maintaining a long-term exercise routine. Leaders will receive an Arthritis Foundation certification*, a leader's manual filled with exercise illustrations, health education information and a 6 week walking plan. 

Walk With Ease FAQ

Pre-requisties:

• Must be certified in CPR that includes a live, in-person skills assessment. Hybrid CPR certification courses are acceptable, but leaders must be able to physically demonstrate chest compressions on a manikin during the skills assessment portion of the training.

Training

• The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease training is available via an on-demand online video workshop.

• Watch the On-Demand online video workshops and successfully complete the corresponding quiz online.

• The workshop fee is $89. Successful completion of the course is worth 4 CEUs. 

• Online Training Course

• Organizations seeking to purchase multiple registrations, please contact Mykala Bauman: (602)383-1212 | [email protected].

Follow these steps to complete your training and receive your official Arthritis Foundation certification.

Phase 1: Complete Your Training

1. Enroll in Training: Complete the Walk With Ease Leader Training. 
2. Study Materials: Download the Leader’s Manual and Lecturette Posters for your records.
3. Watch & Learn: View all four training videos.
4. Pass the Exams: Complete all knowledge tests and the Final Exam.
   • Note: Upon passing, you will receive a "Certificate of Training." This is not the final step.

Phase 2: Requirements & Preparation

Before submitting your final application, ensure you have the following:

• CPR Certification: You must hold a current, valid CPR certification.

• Leader Agreement: Read the full Walk With Ease Leader Agreement.

Phase 3: Submit Your Official Application

We have streamlined our process! You no longer need to email documents to our staff. To receive your official Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Leader Certificate, please complete our online submission form:

Walk With Ease Leader Certification Portal (MS Form)

Certification Maintenance

Once your information is reviewed and approved, you will receive your official WWE Leader Certificate.

• Validity: Your certification is active for one year.
• Renewal: To remain certified, you must offer at least one WWE program during that year.

Participant Forms

Each Walk With Ease participant needs to complete a release form. If you do not have one at your organization, please use the below documents. Participant Application and Release Form.

• Walk With Ease Program Flyer (African American) (Caucasian) (Hispanic) 

• Walk With Ease in the Workplace Flyer (11×17)

• Walk With Ease Worksite Brochure 

• Espanol Walk With Ease Program Flyer (African American) (Caucasian) (Hispanic)

• To include your upcoming Walk With Ease session on the Arthritis Foundation events page or if you are interested in adding Walk With Ease as a worksite wellness initiatve, contact the Walk With Ease Coordinator.

This kit will help you lead a Walk With Ease Self-Directed Enhanced program (Espanol), includes FAQs, weekly email engagement series, marketing tools and tips for book distribution.

The purpose of this guide is to educate providers of the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease® program on tips and strategies to include people with physical, sensory, communication and intellectual disabilities in their program.

Now celebrate your success with an official Certificate of Completion from the Arthritis Foundation. As a bonus, you can also download your choice of up to three free e-books.

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