It is anticipated that the following courses and events will be offered in 2008. As a not for profit organization, Arthritis Tasmania retains the right to cancel undersubscribed courses and events at any time.

One day education forum 'Everybody's Business'
Health Professional Continence care across major chronic conditions
4 July 2008, 9am-4.30pm
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Leader Training for 2008

Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training (Part 1)– South

The course teaches people to safely and effectively conduct Tai Chi for Arthritis classes. This program has been shown to significantly decrease pain and stiffness and improve balance in people with arthritis. The course includes theory and practical sessions with an emphasis on group participation. This course is for physiotherapists, exercise instructors, Diversional therapists, rheumatology professionals, people with
experience of Tai Chi who want to lead classes in their local area, and other health professionals.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training (Part 1) – 30 & 31 August 2008
Cost: $330.00 includes all materials (DVD or Video) and morning and afternoon tea

Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training(Part 2) and Leader Update

This is an opportunity for people who have completed Part 1 training to increase their qualification to leading the whole 31 movements in this program. Leaders are also offered a day up skill workshop to maintain their accreditation with the originator of the program.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training (Part 2) – 7 September 2008
Tai Chi for Arthritis Leader Training Update – 6 September 2008

Leader Training - Chair Based Exercises (cancelled)

This three day course is ideal for allied health assistants, activity/recreation officers working in rehabilitation or aged care or community members wanting to hold low impact activities in their local area. At the end of the course the successful participant will be able to plan and implement a safe and effective chair based exercise class. This course includes theory and practical sessions with an emphasis on group participation. (Cancelled)

Leader Training - Smoother Movers (previously known as Warm Water Exercises)

This three day course is ideal for allied health assistants, activity/recreation officers working in rehabilitation or aged care or community members wanting to hold low impact activities in their local area. At the end of the course the successful participant will be able to plan and implement a safe and effective warm water exercise class. This course includes theory and practical sessions with an emphasis on group participation.

Cost: $385.00 includes all course materials, practical in the pool, morning and afternoon tea

• Smoother Movers Leader Update (previously known as Warm Water Exercises) - South

	Date	Time	Venue	Trainers
	Saturday 20 September 2008	10.00 – 1.00	Hobart Day Centre	Heather Knight/Maggi Koerbin
	Sunday 21 September 2008	9.00 – 2.00	Mount St Vincent, Ulverstone	Heather Knight/Maggi Koerbin

Cost: $110.00 includes all course materials, morning or afternoon tea

• Smoother Movers Leader Training – Launceston – 3 Day Course

	Date	Time	Venue	Trainers
	Friday 7 November 2008	9.30 – 4.00 pm	TBA	Maggi Koerbin
	Saturday 8 November 2008	9.30 – 4.00 pm	TBA	Heather Knight/Maggi Koerbin
	Sunday 9 November 2008	9.30 – 4.00 pm	TBA	Heather Knight/Maggi Koerbin

Also to be offered during 2008:

ARTHRITAS01 Deliver Health Care information on musculoskeletal conditions.

Target Group: Pharmacy Assistants
This training aims to provide participants with the basic skills necessary to provide basic health care information to assist in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. It is important to note that this course is for the provision of information only, as medical advice can only be provided by medical practitioners.

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Please put these dates into your diary. Venue details will be announced later on.