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 13 - 15 August 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 9,900 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 ..