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. In order for staff attending this training to receive the greatest benefit, the attendee should have at least two weeks experence in their role as a CHP.
Course Length: 2 web based modules plus 3 days of face-to-face training
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
This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Universal Training Hours: 15.5
CPE: 15.5
Clock Hours (Social Workers): 15.5
Trainers for the class include: Renee Byrd, Mina Caban, Monica Murphy
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Dates/Locations:
Class Times:
Chicago Office
Day 1: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Day 2: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Day 3: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Springfield Office
Day 1: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Day 2: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Day 3: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
FY2011 dates are dependent upon receipt of contract
CHTC reserves the right to change training dates as needed.
Chicago Site
June 8 - 10, 2010
August 3 - 5, 2010
November 30 - December 2, 2010
June 7 - 9, 2011
Springfield Site
May 5, 12, & 19, 2010
July 8, 20, & 28, 2010
November 3, 10, & 23, 2010
February 1, 8, & 15, 2011
March 2, 9, & 16, 2011
May 4, 11, & 18, 2011
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