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SUMMARY:IWIC Frontline Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes February 20\, 2026\n\n\nState and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program.\n\nCourse Length 1 day\n\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nThis course is offered virtually and has been designed to address the needs of those\, new and experienced\, who are involved in the daily support of the WIC program. This training will provide training on WIC policy\, income and eligibility determination\, and a “hands-on” approach to the IWIC software system including: client enrollment\, referring and scheduling clients and EBT issuance. \nPlanner:  Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-frontline-training-4/
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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SUMMARY:IWIC Competent Professional Authority Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Nutritionists\, Dietitians\, Home Economists or Registered Nurses who will hold the job title of Competent Professional Authority in the WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length 3 days\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 12:45 PM\nCourse Description\n\n\n  \nPurpose: To enable staff serving as Competent Professional Authorities (CPA) in the WIC program with the skills and information needed in order to provide services to participants. \nThis course is offered virtually over 3 consecutive mornings 9am-12:45pm and will provide a comprehensive view of the role of the CPA.  This includes Anthropometrics\, Diet Assessment\, Risk Identification\, Documentation\, and Food Package Prescription\, Referral and Scheduling and Benefits Issuance within the IWIC software system. \n\nPlanner:  Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\nPerformance Objectives \n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate the program enrollment and certification process for various WIC participant categories including: applicant intake and scheduling\, required anthropometric data collection based on identified standards\, nutrition assessment and education as it relates to establishing a baseline for individual nutrition counseling and risk identification\, food prescription\, completion of case notes\, benefit issuance\, and referral.\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions \n\nIn order for staff attending this training to receive the greatest benefit\, the attendee should have at least one month of experience in the role of CPA. Attendees must also complete the following on the CPA Orientation checklist: \n\n1. Illinois WIC Management Information System (MIS) Basics – All sections\n2. Review Administration PPM sections 4.1\, 11.3 and 14\n3. Review Certification Standards PPM 4.3\, 5 and addenda(s)\n4. Nutrition IWIC Assessment Guides (all categories)\n5. Review Nutrition Risk Criteria\n6. Review Nutrition Education PPM section 4.2\, 6.1\n7. Review Supplemental Food Delivery PPM section 5.1\, 7\n8. Illinois WIC Food Package Tables\n9. Illinois Authorized WIC Food List\n10. Complete the New User System Access Request; Initial Log In and Enrollment in both the Training & Production Environments; and WIC Coordinator must log into both the Training and Production environments to activate Staff Accounts & Assigning Roles.\nBy registering for this training\, I certify I have completed the above Pre-Work to attend IWIC CPA Training\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend all days and complete the assigned training scenarios\n\n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC\nContact Hours RN:\n\nTrainer(s) \nMina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-competent-professional-authority-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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SUMMARY:Certified Lactation Specialist Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Schedule: March 18-20 and 23-24\, 2026\, 8am – 5:30pm \nThe Certified Lactation Specialist Course is a week-long intensive training designed for staff interested in improving their skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All content included on the IBLCE topical outline are covered. Participants will be taught how to use appropriate counseling skills\, how to teach parents and families\, and most importantly\, how to function hands-on as a clinician. This course is taught virtually with 3 instructors via didactic information as well as discussion\, videos\, and visual examples of lactation problems. Certification as a lactation specialist (CLS) is achieved through attendance at the entire course\, completion of assigned homework\, and passing the end of course exam on the last day. The CLS certification can be renewed every 5 years via continuing education or by retaking the exam.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/certified-lactation-specialist-course-2/
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Medically Prescribed Formula Training
DESCRIPTION:Dietitians\, Nutritionists\, Nurses who hold the title of Competent Professional Authority (CPA) in the Illinois WIC Program\n\n\nCourse Length Online\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nTo provide the most current information to new Competent Professional Authority (CPA) staff working in the Illinois WIC program on the fundamentals of medically prescribed formulas
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/introduction-to-medically-prescribed-formula-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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