Wellness Africa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Wellness Coordinator is a certified training course that will raise the bar on Workplace Wellness program coordination. This two day training blends international best practices into an African based environment. Key skills that Health & Wellness Coordinators will obtain include: conducting wellness culture audits, obtaining & maintaining leadership support and accountability, establishing a cohesive wellness team, developing a 5-year systematic culture change plan, art and science of behaviour change, integration of services and programs, monitoring and celebrating success.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, candidates should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of a worksite wellness program

2. Understand the role of a worksite wellness coordinator

3. Conduct a wellness survey

4. Build a business case for wellness

5. Obtain & maintain leader support and accountability

6. Establish a cohesive wellness team

7. Formulate the wellness program operational plan

8. Engage in active recruitment of participants

9. Conducting regular personal wellness assessments

10. Utilize the best practices to facilitate Behavior change

11. Build a supportive cultural environment

12. Integrate wellness related services & programs

13. Monitor & manage wellness data

14. Establish a Reward & Recognition System

DATE
27 – 29 February 2012

PLACE
TBA – Midrand

PROGRAM
16 Hours of continues education is planned into 3 days to save the busy professionals one day out of office. Training will start at 08:00 and finish at 17:00 each day.

WHO SHOULD ENROL?
Professionals & leaders responsible for the coordinating of Employee Wellness in the Workplace.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective delegates should at least have a understanding of wellness in the workplace or have successfully completed the Certified Wellness Leader or Certified Wellness Professional Training.

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.

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.

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.

ASSESSMENT
In order to be qualified as a Certified Wellness Coordinator issued by Wellness Africa (Pty)Ltd, delegates need to successfully complete and comply with requirements through a written assignment after the training course.

COURSE FEE
The course fee is R 9,000 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.

ACCOMMODATION
Any travel and/or accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the delegates and or their employers.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
Download the Registration form with payment and registration procedure.

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

Course Coordinator

Char-Lynn van der Walt
Tel: +27 (0) 86 1000 548
Fax: +27 (0) 086 5454 069
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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