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

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