Become a Facilitator

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in becoming a program facilitator to offer a healthy aging program in your community!

To learn more about becoming a WIHA Program Facilitator, including requirements and qualifications, please select the program you’re interested in from the list below. Required orientation videos and application links are within the dropdown menus.

Please note: Facilitators must be associated with a Program Provider (For Wisconsin-based facilitators) or License Holder (For non-Wisconsin-based facilitators). To learn more about what Program Providers are or how to become a Program Provider, see here. To learn more about becoming a License Holder, see here.

Facilitator Training Information by Program

Diabetes Prevention Program

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach. Although DPP is not a WIHA program, we proudly promote DPP. Follow the steps below to learn more about DPP and how to become a Lifestyle Coach.

Step 1:
>Visit the DPP page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
>Watch Part 1: What It Means to Be a Lifestyle Coach: Preparing for Program Success
>Watch Part 2: What It Means to Be a Lifestyle Coach: Program Components

Step 3:
>Contact Pam Geis to learn more and for next steps.

Pam Geis

National DPP State Quality Specialist
Chronic Disease Prevention Program | State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health
(262) 573.3983
Geis.Pamela@gmail.com 
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/chronic-disease.htm
www.DiabetesLocal.org

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Healthy Living with Chronic Pain (HLCP) program leader. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
> Visit the HLCP page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin).

Step 3:
>Learn More About Becoming a HLCP Leader
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Experience with chronic pain – personally or professionally (required)


Step 4:
> View the mandatory HLCP Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, leader qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>For upcoming WIHA-offered trainings, fill out the HLCP Training Application
>For trainings outside of Wisconsin, fill out the training interest form: Training for Chronic Condition Programs

Step 6:
> You will then be sent next steps.

Healthy Living with Diabetes

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Healthy Living with Diabetes (HLWD) program leader. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
> Visit the HLWD page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
> Learn More About Becoming a HLWD Leader
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Experience with diabetes – personally or professionally (required)


Step 4:
> View the mandatory HLWD Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, leader qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>For upcoming WIHA-offered trainings, fill out the HLWD Training Application
>For trainings outside of Wisconsin, fill out the training interest form: Training for Chronic Condition Programs

Step 6:
> You will then be sent next steps.

Vivir Saludable con Diabetes

Gracias por su interés en convertirse líder del programa Vivir Saludable con Diabetes. Estamos comprometidos a entrenar y apoyar a líderes, así que cuente con nosotros. Contestaremos sus preguntas y brindaremos asistencia técnica antes, durante y después del entrenamiento.

Paso 1:
> Visita la página web de Vivir Saludable con Diabetes para aprender más

Paso 2:
> Asegúrese de estar conectado con un proveedor del programa (dentro de Wisconsin) o titular de la licencia (fuera de Wisconsin).

Paso 3:
>Aprenda más sobre cómo convertirse en líder
>Revisar los criterios de elegibilidad del facilitador:

  • Experiencia con diabetes: personal o profesional (requisito)

  • Leer, escribir y hablar español con fluidez


Paso 4:
> Mire el video obligatorio Vivir Orientation Video (en inglés) para aprender más acerca de quiénes somos, el programa, las cualidades del líder y las expectativas, así como también el apoyo brindado e instrucciones para inscribirse. Recomendamos que mire el seminario que está en la red con alguien de su organización patrocinadora

Paso 5:
>Rellena el formulario de interés de formación: Training for Chronic Condition Programs

Paso 6:
> Luego se le enviarán los siguientes pasos

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Living Well with Chronic Conditions (LW) program leader. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
> Visit the LW page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
Learn More About Becoming a LW Leader
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Experience with a chronic condition – personally or professionally (required)


Step 4:
> View the mandatory LW Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, leader qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>Fill out the training interest form: Training for Chronic Condition Programs

Step 6:
> You will then be sent next steps.

Tomando Control de su Salud

Gracias por su interés en convertirse líder del programa Vivir Saludable con Diabetes. Estamos comprometidos a entrenar y apoyar a líderes, así que cuente con nosotros. Contestaremos sus preguntas y brindaremos asistencia técnica antes, durante y después del entrenamiento.

Paso 1:
> Visita la página web de Tomando Control de su Salud para aprender más

Paso 2:
> Asegúrese de estar conectado con un proveedor del programa (dentro de Wisconsin) o titular de la licencia (fuera de Wisconsin).

Paso 3:
> Aprenda más sobre cómo convertirse en líder
>Revisar los criterios de elegibilidad del facilitador:

  • Experiencia con una condición crónica: personal o profesional (requisito)

  • Leer, escribir y hablar español con fluidez


Paso 4:
> Mire el video obligatorio Tomando Orientation Video (en inglés) para aprender más acerca de quiénes somos, el programa, las cualidades del líder y las expectativas, así como también el apoyo brindado e instrucciones para inscribirse. Recomendamos que mire el seminario que está en la red con alguien de su organización patrocinadora

Paso 5:
>Rellena el formulario de interés de formación: Training for Chronic Condition Programs

Paso 6:
> Luego se le enviarán los siguientes pasos

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

Thank you for your interest in becoming a MOM program facilitator. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
>Visit the MOM page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Female (required)

  • Comfortable discussing bladder & bowel function


Step 4:
>View the mandatory MOM Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, facilitator qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>Download the MOM Implementation Guide to find out what it takes to implement MOM in a community setting.

Step 6:
Fill out the application: (NOTE: Applications close 5 weeks before training)
>MOM Facilitator Training Application
>MOM Master Trainer Application – For current facilitators who wish to become trained as a master trainer to provide the MOM facilitator training to others. Must meet master trainer criteria. See application for details.

Step 7:
>Add the training dates to your calendar and await approval of your application.

Physical Activity for Lifelong Success

Thank you for your interest in becoming a PALS program leader. We’re committed to both training and supporting leaders, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.
 
Step 1:
> Visit the PALS page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Experience facilitating groups (required)

  • Knowledge/experience in motivational interviewing (preferred)

  • Experience with other evidence-based behavior change interventions (preferred)

  • Educational background in health education, exercise science, or related field, or training/experience in leading an exercise program (preferred)


Step 4:
>View the mandatory PALS Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, facilitator qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization.

Step 5:
>Download the PALS Implementation Guide to find out what it takes to implement PALS in a community setting.

Step 6:
Fill out the application: (NOTE: Applications close 3 weeks before training)
>PALS Leader Training Application

Step 7:
> Add the training dates to your calendar and await approval of your application.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

There are PTC leader trainings offered across the United States. Please visit the national page to learn more about becoming a class leader and to locate an upcoming training.

Stand Up for Your Health

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Stand Up program facilitator. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
> Visit the Stand Up page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Experience facilitating groups (required)


Step 4:
>View the mandatory Stand Up Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, facilitator qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>Download the Stand Up Implementation Guide to find out what it takes to implement Stand Up in a community setting.

Step 6:
Fill out the application: (NOTE: Applications close 3 weeks before training)
>Facilitator Training Application

Step 7:
> Add the training dates to your calendar and await approval of your application.

Stepping On

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Stepping On program facilitator. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

Step 1:
> Visit the Stepping On page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
> Ensure you are connected to a program provider (within Wisconsin) or license holder (outside Wisconsin).

Step 3:
Learn More About Becoming a Stepping On Facilitator
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current or retired healthcare professional (e.g., RN, NP, PA, OT, PT), social worker, aging network professional, health educator or fitness expert with knowledge of falls prevention (required)

  • Has experience working with older adults (required)

  • Ability to demonstrate exercises, modify, and advance (required)


Step 4:
> View the mandatory Stepping On Orientation Video to learn more about who we are, the program, facilitator qualifications and expectations, as well as support provided and instructions for applying. We recommend that you view the webinar with someone from your program provider organization. 

Step 5:
>Download the Stepping On Implementation Guide to find out what it takes to implement Stepping On in a community setting.

Step 6:

Fill out the appropriate application: (NOTE: Applications close 5 weeks before training)
>Stepping On Facilitator Application – For those wishing to become trained to facilitate the Stepping On program. View the VIRTUAL training agenda or the IN-PERSON training agenda. 
>Stepping On Master Trainer Application – For current facilitators who wish to become trained as a master trainer to provide the Stepping On facilitator training to others. Must meet master trainer criteria. See application for details.

Step 7:
> Add the training dates to your calendar and await approval of your application.

Pisando Fuerte

Gracias por su interés en convertirse líder del programa Pisando Fuerte. Estamos comprometidos a entrenar y apoyar a líderes, así que cuente con nosotros. Contestaremos sus preguntas y brindaremos asistencia técnica antes, durante y después del entrenamiento.

Primera:
> Visita la página web de Pisando Fuerte para aprender más

Segundo:
> Asegúrese de estar conectado con un proveedor del programa (dentro de Wisconsin) o titular de la licencia (fuera de Wisconsin).

Tercero:
>Aprenda más sobre cómo convertirse en líder
>Revisar los criterios de elegibilidad del facilitador:

  • Profesionales de salud u otras personas que trabajan con adultos mayores hispanos/latinos (ej. Trabajadores de salud comunitarios, promotores) (requisito)

  • Habla español con fluidez

What are the differences between Stepping On & Pisando Fuerte?

Español o English

Cuarta:
>Mire el video obligatorio Orientación de Pisando Fuerte para aprender más acerca de quiénes somos, el programa, las cualidades del líder y las expectativas, así como también el apoyo brindado e instrucciones para inscribirse. Recomendamos que mire el seminario que está en la red con alguien de su organización patrocinadora

Quinto:
>Descargue la Guía de implementación de Pisando Fuerte (esta guía es la para Stepping On pero es similar) para averiguar qué se necesita para implementar Stepping On en un entorno comunitario

Sexto:
Llena la solicitud: (NOTA: Las aplicaciones cierran 2 semanas antes del entrenamiento)
>Aplicación para el entrenamiento de facilitadores de Pisando Fuerte
*Scholarships are available to Wisconsin-based facilitators in 2024. Up to 50% off for no more than 2 applicants per organization. Please fill out the scholarship request form.

Séptimo
:
>Agrega las fechas a su calendario y espera la aprobación de su solicitud.

Walk with Ease

Thank you for your interest in becoming a WWE program facilitator. We’re committed to both training and supporting facilitators, so count on us to answer questions and provide technical assistance before, during, and after your training.

The process for becoming a WWE program leader is a bit different than other WIHA programs. The leader training is offered through the arthritis foundation and is entirely online. To become a WWE leader, follow these steps:

Step 1:
>Visit the WWE page to learn more about the program.

Step 2:
>Learn about Walk with Ease Responsibilities
>Review the Facilitator Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current CPR certification (required)

  • Empathy toward people with arthritis and related diseases, gained through personal or professional experience (preferred)

  • Interest in working with groups of people who have arthritis and/or related diseases (preferred)

  • Experience in teaching physical activity classes and skill in group process and instructional techniques (preferred)

  • Desire and ability to help others (preferred)

  • Strong belief in the value of regular physical activity (preferred)

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)


Step 3:
>Complete the 3-hour online training. Register for Online Leader Training. WIHA has developed a guidebook to assist in working through the leader training. You may download that here

Step 4:
>Follow the steps on the Arthritis Foundation’s page to request your certificate.

Step 5:
>Register as WWE leader with WIHA. It’s important that you register with WIHA after you’ve completed your leader training to ensure that you have access to all program support and resources. NOTE: You will need to upload either your WWE Certificate or Course Record of Completion and CPR card.

Step 6:
>Complete the brief WIHA Orientation (will be sent to you upon registering) and view the WIHA’s WWE guidebook for steps to take after you’re trained. 

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