Certified Wellness Professional 16-17 September 2010
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Wellness Professional is a two day certified training course directed at the worksite health practitioner who needs to care, support, and empower employees as part of a multidisciplinary team. This certification course will enable these practitioners to incorporate wellness into their service delivery and empower them to function as part of a wellness team that plans, develops, and implements worksite wellness programs.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:
1. Explain the benefits and purpose of a Wellness lifestyle and workstyle
2. Understand the role of a worksite wellness professional
3. Conduct a wellness assessment
4. Build a business case for wellness
5. Serve as a role model
6. Develop a peer support network
7. Provide a professional service as part of an integrated wellness team
8. Apply best practices in changing behavior
9. Monitoring & managing wellness data
10. Reward & Recognize wellness achievements
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DATE
16 – 17 September 2010
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PLACE
Thulamanzi Guest Lodge
MIDRAND
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PROGRAM
16 Hours of continues education is planned into 2 days to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.
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WHO SHOULD ENROL?
Health & Wellness Practitioners , Human Resource Practitioners and other members of the wellness team providing a service as part of an employee wellness programme.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective delegates should have a degree or certificate relating to occupational health or human resource management.
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PRESENTERS
The course will be presented by Dr Japie Lubbe and Mrs Tertia Putter. Both of them are recognised by the national and international wellness community as leaders in the field of worksite Wellness.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The format will predominantly consist of lectures with regular workshop opportunities, personal assignments and group discussions. The course will be presented in English.
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ACCREDITATION
This programme and certification is provided by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd. Skills Development levy paid, is claimable at the relevant SETA. Attendees may apply for CPD points from the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) and other relevant statutory bodies, on successful completion of the course.
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ASSESSMENT
In order to be qualified as a Certified Wellness Professional issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a written examination.
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COURSE FEE
The course fee is R 3,500 per delegate and includes course material, meals and refreshments. Corporate discount of R200 per delegate for 2 or more delegates from the same organisation applies.
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ACCOMMODATION
Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.
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PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.
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REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES
Course Coordinator
Char-Lynn van der Walt
Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548
Fax: +27 (0) 086 6416 949
Cell: +27 (0) 84 2130 132
Course Leader
Tertia Putter
Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509
Co-presenters
Dr Japie Lubbe
Cell: +27 (0) 82 9265 875
Ms Tertia Putter
Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509
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