Program Training
WIC CERTIFYING HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL
Target Audience:
State and local agency personnel working as Nutritionists, Dietitians, or Registered Nurses and will hold the job title of Certifying Health
Professional (CHP) in the WIC program
Course Length: 3 days
Course Description:
This training will provide a comprehensive view of the role of the CHP. The course includes: Anthropometrics, Diet Assessment, Risk
Identification, Counseling, Documentation, and Food Package Prescription.
Performance Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate the recommended procedures to use when obtaining
anthropometric measurements
- Assess diets using appropriate tools
- Assign risk factor(s) and priorities on an individualized basis
- Explain the procedure for prescribing non-contract and special
formulas
- Develop a nutrition care plan using the SAP method of
documentation
- Counsel based on “Best Practices” guidelines
Course Code: CHP Contact Hours:
RNs 21.0 OCC
CPE Credits: RD/RDTs 18.0 OCC
CEUs: 2.1 OCC
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Dates/Locations:
CHTC reserves the right to change training dates needed.
Chicago Site
June 10 -12, 2008
August 26 - 28, 2008
December 2 - 4, 2008
June 9 - 11, 2009
Springfield Site
May 8, 14, & 21, 2008
June 4, 11, & 18, 2008
July 16, 23, 30, 2008
November 5, 12, & 19 2008
February 4, 11, & 18, 2009 March 4, 11, & 18, 2009
May 6, 13, & 20, 2009 |
