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

E-mail

Course Leader

Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

Co-presenters

Dr Japie Lubbe

Cell: +27 (0) 82 9265 875

E-mail

Ms Tertia Putter

Cel: +27 (0) 83 2735 509

E-mail

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