
Thu, Apr 04
|Fairfax Government Cntr, Conference Rm 7
A Matter of Balance Coach Training
For information about the training scroll down and push "Read More." If you wish to attend the training please add one ticket and push "Checkout" to proceed to the registration form. Registration closes March 28, 2019.
Time & Location
Apr 04, 2019, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fairfax Government Cntr, Conference Rm 7, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035, USA
About The Event
The 8 hour A Matter of Balance coach training opportunity is limited to 8 teams of two (16 total people) per event. As the training is supported by grant funding from the Administration for Community Living, completed applications will be reviewed to verify desire and ability to lead at least 2 A Matter of Balance programs within one year of certification in Northern Virginia, and willingness to support data collection efforts by Marymount University to fulfill grant reporting requirements.
A Matter of Balance should have:
- A desire to work with older adults and improve their lives through reducing falls risk
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform range of motion and low-level strengthening exercises
- Ability and commitment to maintain program fidelity
Overview of A Matter of Balance Class Sessions
Session 1: Introduction to the Program
Session 2: Exploring Thoughts and Concerns about Falling
Session 3: Exercise and Fall Prevention
Session 4: Assertiveness and Fall Prevention
Session 5: Managing Concerns about Falling
Session 6: Recognizing Fall-ty Behavior
Session 7: Recognizing Fall Hazards in the Home and Community
Session 8: Practicing No Fall-ty Habits and Falls Prevention: Putting it All Together
Core Elements to Maintaining Fidelity to the A Matter of Balance Program
- Coaches attend an 8-hour training and earns a certificate of completion
- Two coaches lead the program, and follow the curriculum and exercises as outlined in the A Matter of Balance course materials Coaches set up a Guest Healthcare Professional Visit as outlined in the A Matter of Balance course materials Master Trainers observe new coaches once during their first A Matter of Balance class
- Coaches attend a 2 hour leader update annually
- Coaches participate in collection of forms as outlined in A Matter of Balance coach training session
- Class size is 8-12 participants
- Class completion is 5 or more sessions
Event Information
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2019
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Fairfax Government Center, Conference Room 7, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035
Parking: On-site parking is available on either side of the building
Sign in: The event will begin promptly at 8:30am. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get seated.
Payment: Registration fee = $60
Registration closes on March 28, 2019.
Expenses covered at training:
- A Matter of Balance coach training manual and relevant recruitment and support materials
- Fidelity review of one of your A Matter of Balance classes, conducted by a Master Trainer, to answer questions and provide support of new leaders
- Access to renting the 2 required DVD’s to show your classes
Expenses participants will be responsible for:
- Registration fee
- Transportation
- Snacks and lunch (cafeteria on-site, restaurants nearby--driving distance)
To proceed to registration please "Checkout" with an event ticket which will act as your record of registration.
Tickets
AMOB Coach Registration
To register/pay for the training, choose either the Paypal or pay by check option below. If you require another method of payment, please contact the Regional Training Office at rto@marymount.edu.
$60.00
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