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SUMMARY:Peer Counselor Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:Designed for new WIC Peer Counselor Supervisors\, this is the official USDA Food and Nutrition Service training program for managing peer counseling programs. Includes supervising and retraining peer counselors\, practice setting\, scope of practice\, hiring strategies\, and program policies \nPRESENTER: Carole Peterson\, MS\, IBCLC (The presenter has no relevant affiliations or financial interests or arrangements.) \nPre-requisites:  open to any Peer Counselor Supervisor\, clinic supervisor or those agencies exploring the Peer Counselor Program. You must be employed at an Illinois WIC agency or health department.  You must be committed to finishing the course\, including completing all requirements and sharing information as appropriate. \nWho should attend:  Any Peer Counselor Program Supervisor that has not previously attended the A Journey Together for Managers course is encouraged to attend. \nContinuing Education Credits:  Pending:    8.5 RN     8.5 RD \nThis training will be provided in a Zoom Platform in real time.  \nFor additional questions contact:  Audrie Mumphery at audrie.mumphery@illinois.gov
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/peer-counselor-supervisor-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
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SUMMARY:Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
DESCRIPTION:Dietitians\, Nutritionists\, Nurses who hold the title of Competent Professional Authority (CPA) in the Illinois WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length Online\n\nClass Times  09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nThe Intro to PCC training has been updated and renamed ‘Using VENA to Guide WIC Services’.   This is a requirement for staff that certify participants to attend after obtaining 6 months of WIC experience. \n\n\n \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate effective participant centered counseling techniques by using open-ended questions\, affirmations and reflective listening to guide conversations\nApply the principles of VENA to conduct strength based\, collaborative and individualized assessments tailored to participants unique needs and preferences\nUse behavior change strategies to support participants in setting realistic health goals\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions \n\nBy registering for this training\, I certify I will complete and enrure the following before attending the live training: \n\nWatched the following four pre-recorded webinars\, completed the associated pre-work activities and print/access the Using Vena to Guide WIC Services Workbook to follow along during training.  This takes approximately 2 hours to complete.\nPre -recorded webinars\n\nPart 1: Introduction (18 minutes)\nPart 2: Webinar: Assessing Protective Factors and Nutrition Risks (20 minutes)\nPart 3: Sensitive Topics and Topics for Nutrition Services (21 min)\nPart 4: Family Assessments and Moving from Assessment to Nutrition Services (15 minutes)\nPrework included in Using VENA to Guide WIC Services Workbook\n\nActivity: 1A Focus on Strengths\, Not deficiencies (8 minutes)\nActivity: 2B Probing for Further Information (5 minutes)\nActivity: 3A Crafting Strong Affirmations (5 minutes)\nActivity 4A: Avoiding the Expert Trap (5 minutes)\nActivity 5A: Asking About Sensitive Topics (8 minutes)\nActivity: 6A Connecting the Dots (5 minutes)\nActivity: 7A Family Based Springboard Questions (8 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout this training are required to receive a certificate of completion. Trainees will be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nAccess to equipment and training environment conducive to remote-based online training including: Computer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled\, and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\n\n\nCourse Code Meeting/Conference\nAttendance 5\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 5\nContact Hours RN: 5\nRegistered Dietician 5\n\nTrainer(s) \nJennifer Allington\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Melissa Banz\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jaclyn Castellanet\, MS\, RD\, LDN\,CLC; Ginny Belt\, BS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jessica Gadomski\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, Amanda Gelasi\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Constance Herriott\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLC; Valerie Koress\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IBCLC; Jennifer Nance\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLS.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for these trainings closes one week prior to the scheduled training date.
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/using-vena-to-guide-wic-services-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20260109T231758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T231758Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20260220T215539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T011553Z
UID:10000084-1773820800-1774373400@springfieldul.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20260109T224610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T232626Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20260109T232604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T224227Z
UID:10000050-1772442000-1772467200@springfieldul.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20260209T223932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T015438Z
UID:10000078-1770714000-1771934400@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:WIC Coordinator Training
DESCRIPTION:This course is specifically designed for new local agency staff working in a management capacity within the WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length 3 days\n\nDay 1: Tuesday\, February 10th\nDay 2: Tuesday\, February 17th\nDay 3:Tuesday\, February 24th\n\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nProvide guidance on the responsibilities of a WIC Coordinator\, to ensure compliance with WIC program policies and federal regulations at the local agency level. \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the WIC program polices and USDA Federal Regulations\, working in the role as a WIC Coordinator.\nApply WIC Coordinator responsibilities and activities per state policies.\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nBy registering for this training\, I certify I have completed and agree to the following: \n\nThis training is offered in 3 consecutive weekly sessions\, each lasting 3 hours\, in additional to independent activities assigned between sessions\nContacted RNC regarding suggested timeline for completion of training; 3-4 months in the WIC Coordinator role is typically recommended prior to attending this training.\nNew WIC Coordinator Orientation Checklist – all items apart from New WIC Coordinator Training Days 1\, 2 and 3 (this training currently being registered for). This includes completed orientation checklists for Frontline\, CPA\, (and BFPC if applicable). Orientation checklists are to be completed within six (6) months of starting the WIC Coordinator role.\nAccess to equipment and a training environment conducive to remote-based (online) training\n\nComputer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training\n\n\nCompleted the ‘New WIC Coordinator Responsibilities SSM’ as part of orientation checklist and familiar with WIC policy and related resources\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout this training are required to receive a certificate of completion and continuing education credit. Trainees may be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\nRegistration for this training closes one week prior to the scheduled training date. \n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC\nAttendance 10\nContact Hours RNs – 10\nRegistered Dietician 10\n\nTrainer(s) Renee Byrd\, MSEd\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/new-wic-coordinator-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250520T162704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T185631Z
UID:10000031-1764838800-1764849600@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/using-vena-guide-wic-services-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T222125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191420Z
UID:10000015-1757322000-1757347200@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:IWIC Frontline Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM\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. \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nReference the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual regarding support staff responsibilities including the eligibility requirements of the WIC Program\nAccess the IWIC system and accurately complete a participant search\nDemonstrate proficiency in enrolling new participants in IWIC\nDemonstrate an understanding of support staff responsibilities for various types of visits including benefit issuance\, future appointment scheduling and participant referrals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: In 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 Frontline staff. Attendees must also complete the following on the Frontline Orientation checklist: \n\n1. Illinois WIC Management Information System (MIS) Basics – All sections\n2. Illinois WIC Frontline Role and Eligibility Determination Process – All sections\n3. Illinois WIC Frontline Role with Nutrition Education\, Documentation and Customer Services (PCS) – All sections\n4. Illinois Authorized WIC Food List\n5. Illinois Authorized WIC LA Vendor List\n6. 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 Frontline Training\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend all day and complete the assigned training scenarios.\n\n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 0.00\nContact Hours 0.00\n\nTrainer(s) \nV. Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-frontline-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T222323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T222323Z
UID:10000009-1755594000-1755604800@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
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: The Intro to PCC training has been updated and renamed ‘Using VENA to Guide WIC Services.’   This is a requirement for staff that certify participants to attend after obtaining 6 months of WIC experience. \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate effective participant centered counseling techniques by using open-ended questions\, affirmations and reflective listening to guide conversations\nApply the principles of VENA to conduct strength based\, collaborative and individualized assessments tailored to participants unique needs and preferences\nUse behavior change strategies to support participants in setting realistic health goals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\n  \nBy registering for this training\, I certify I will complete and enrure the following before attending the live training: \n\nWatched the following four pre-recorded webinars\, completed the associated pre-work activities and print/access the Using Vena to Guide WIC Services Workbook to follow along during training.  This takes approximately 2 hours to complete.\nPre-recorded webinars\n\nPart 1: Introduction (18 minutes)\nPart 2: Webinar: Assessing Protective Factors and Nutrition Risks (20 minutes)\nPart 3: Sensitive Topics and Topics for Nutrition Services (21 min)\nPart 4: Family Assessments and Moving from Assessment to Nutrition Services (15 minutes)\nPrework included in Using VENA to Guide WIC Services Workbook\n\nActivity: 1A Focus on Strengths\, Not deficiencies (8 minutes)\nActivity: 2B Probing for Further Information (5 minutes)\nActivity: 3A Crafting Strong Affirmations (5 minutes)\nActivity 4A: Avoiding the Expert Trap (5 minutes)\nActivity 5A: Asking About Sensitive Topics (8 minutes)\nActivity: 6A Connecting the Dots (5 minutes)\nActivity: 7A Family Based Springboard Questions (8 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout this training are required to receive a certificate of completion. Trainees will be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nAccess to equipment and training environment conducive to remote-based online training including: Computer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled\, and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\n\n\nCourse Code Meeting/Conference\nAttendance 5\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 5\nContact Hours RN: 5\nRegistered Dietician 5\n\n\nTrainer(s) \nJennifer Allington\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Melissa Banz\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jaclyn Castellanet\, MS\, RD\, LDN\,CLC; Ginny Belt\, BS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jessica Gadomski\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, Amanda Gelasi\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Constance Herriott\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLC; Valerie Koress\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IBCLC; Jennifer Nance\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLS.\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/using-vena-to-guide-wic-services-3/
CATEGORIES:WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T222208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191457Z
UID:10000016-1754989200-1755175500@springfieldul.org
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\n\n\nCourse Description \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\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\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\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:\nTrainer(s) Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-competent-professional-authority-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T222057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191513Z
UID:10000014-1754902800-1754928000@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:IWIC Frontline Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM\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. \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nReference the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual regarding support staff responsibilities including the eligibility requirements of the WIC Program\nAccess the IWIC system and accurately complete a participant search\nDemonstrate proficiency in enrolling new participants in IWIC\nDemonstrate an understanding of support staff responsibilities for various types of visits including benefit issuance\, future appointment scheduling and participant referrals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: In 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 Frontline staff. Attendees must also complete the following on the Frontline Orientation checklist: \n\n1. Illinois WIC Management Information System (MIS) Basics – All sections\n2. Illinois WIC Frontline Role and Eligibility Determination Process – All sections\n3. Illinois WIC Frontline Role with Nutrition Education\, Documentation and Customer Services (PCS) – All sections\n4. Illinois Authorized WIC Food List\n5. Illinois Authorized WIC LA Vendor List\n6. 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 Frontline Training\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend all day and complete the assigned training scenarios.\n\n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 0.00\nContact Hours 0.00\n\nTrainer(s) \nV. Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-frontline-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T214845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191533Z
UID:10000008-1754470800-1754481600@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
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: The Intro to PCC training has been updated and renamed ‘Using VENA to Guide WIC Services.’   This is a requirement for staff that certify participants to attend after obtaining 6 months of WIC experience. \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate effective participant centered counseling techniques by using open-ended questions\, affirmations and reflective listening to guide conversations\nApply the principles of VENA to conduct strength based\, collaborative and individualized assessments tailored to participants unique needs and preferences\nUse behavior change strategies to support participants in setting realistic health goals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\n  \nBy registering for this training\, I certify I will complete and enrure the following before attending the live training: \n\nWatched the following four pre-recorded webinars\, completed the associated pre-work activities and print/access the Using Vena to Guide WIC Services Workbook to follow along during training.  This takes approximately 2 hours to complete.\nPre-recorded webinars\n\nPart 1: Introduction (18 minutes)\nPart 2: Webinar: Assessing Protective Factors and Nutrition Risks (20 minutes)\nPart 3: Sensitive Topics and Topics for Nutrition Services (21 min)\nPart 4: Family Assessments and Moving from Assessment to Nutrition Services (15 minutes)\nPrework included in Using VENA to Guide WIC Services Workbook\n\nActivity: 1A Focus on Strengths\, Not deficiencies (8 minutes)\nActivity: 2B Probing for Further Information (5 minutes)\nActivity: 3A Crafting Strong Affirmations (5 minutes)\nActivity 4A: Avoiding the Expert Trap (5 minutes)\nActivity 5A: Asking About Sensitive Topics (8 minutes)\nActivity: 6A Connecting the Dots (5 minutes)\nActivity: 7A Family Based Springboard Questions (8 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout this training are required to receive a certificate of completion. Trainees will be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nAccess to equipment and training environment conducive to remote-based online training including: Computer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled\, and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\n\n\nCourse Code Meeting/Conference\nAttendance 5\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 5\nContact Hours RN: 5\nRegistered Dietician 5\n\n\nTrainer(s) \nJennifer Allington\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Melissa Banz\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jaclyn Castellanet\, MS\, RD\, LDN\,CLC; Ginny Belt\, BS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jessica Gadomski\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, Amanda Gelasi\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Constance Herriott\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLC; Valerie Koress\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IBCLC; Jennifer Nance\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLS.\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/using-vena-to-guide-wic-services-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T221545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191549Z
UID:10000013-1752570000-1752756300@springfieldul.org
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\n\n\nCourse Description \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\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\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\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:\nTrainer(s) Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-competent-professional-authority-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191603Z
UID:10000010-1752483600-1752508800@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:IWIC Frontline Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program.\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM\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. \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nReference the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual regarding support staff responsibilities including the eligibility requirements of the WIC Program\nAccess the IWIC system and accurately complete a participant search\nDemonstrate proficiency in enrolling new participants in IWIC\nDemonstrate an understanding of support staff responsibilities for various types of visits including benefit issuance\, future appointment scheduling and participant referrals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: In 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 Frontline staff. Attendees must also complete the following on the Frontline Orientation checklist: \n\n1. Illinois WIC Management Information System (MIS) Basics – All sections\n2. Illinois WIC Frontline Role and Eligibility Determination Process – All sections\n3. Illinois WIC Frontline Role with Nutrition Education\, Documentation and Customer Services (PCS) – All sections\n4. Illinois Authorized WIC Food List\n5. Illinois Authorized WIC LA Vendor List\n6. 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 Frontline Training\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend all day and complete the assigned training scenarios.\n\n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 0.00\nContact Hours 0.00\n\nTrainer(s) \nV. Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-frontline-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T214401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191612Z
UID:10000007-1752051600-1752062400@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
DESCRIPTION:Dietitians\, Nutritionists\, Nurses who hold the title of Competent Professional Authority (CPA) in the Illinois WIC Program.\n\nCourse Length: Online\nClass Times: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\nCourse Description: The Intro to PCC training has been updated and renamed ‘Using VENA to Guide WIC Services.’   This is a requirement for staff that certify participants to attend after obtaining 6 months of WIC experience. \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate effective participant centered counseling techniques by using open-ended questions\, affirmations and reflective listening to guide conversations\nApply the principles of VENA to conduct strength based\, collaborative and individualized assessments tailored to participants unique needs and preferences\nUse behavior change strategies to support participants in setting realistic health goals\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\n  \nBy registering for this training\, I certify I will complete and enrure the following before attending the live training: \n\nWatched the following four pre-recorded webinars\, completed the associated pre-work activities and print/access the Using Vena to Guide WIC Services Workbook to follow along during training.  This takes approximately 2 hours to complete.\nPre-recorded webinars\n\nPart 1: Introduction (18 minutes)\nPart 2: Webinar: Assessing Protective Factors and Nutrition Risks (20 minutes)\nPart 3: Sensitive Topics and Topics for Nutrition Services (21 min)\nPart 4: Family Assessments and Moving from Assessment to Nutrition Services (15 minutes)\nPrework included in Using VENA to Guide WIC Services Workbook\n\nActivity: 1A Focus on Strengths\, Not deficiencies (8 minutes)\nActivity: 2B Probing for Further Information (5 minutes)\nActivity: 3A Crafting Strong Affirmations (5 minutes)\nActivity 4A: Avoiding the Expert Trap (5 minutes)\nActivity 5A: Asking About Sensitive Topics (8 minutes)\nActivity: 6A Connecting the Dots (5 minutes)\nActivity: 7A Family Based Springboard Questions (8 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout this training are required to receive a certificate of completion. Trainees will be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nAccess to equipment and training environment conducive to remote-based online training including: Computer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled\, and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\n\n\nCourse Code Meeting/Conference\nAttendance 5\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 5\nContact Hours RN: 5\nRegistered Dietician 5\n\n\nTrainer(s) \nJennifer Allington\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Melissa Banz\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jaclyn Castellanet\, MS\, RD\, LDN\,CLC; Ginny Belt\, BS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jessica Gadomski\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, Amanda Gelasi\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Constance Herriott\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLC; Valerie Koress\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IBCLC; Jennifer Nance\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLS.\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/using-vena-to-guide-wic-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250618T221126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T231633Z
UID:10000012-1750233600-1750266000@springfieldul.org
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\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 \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the Illinois WIC Program Formulary and medically prescribed formula product characteristics.\nState the WIC Program policy and procedure requirements on the assessment\, education\, and referrals regarding medically prescribed formulas\nDemonstrate understanding of the WIC MIS for food package assignment\, documentation on the formula and medical nutritional prescriptions form\, and benefit issuance of medically prescribed formulas.\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nBy registering for this training\, I certify I have completed and agree to the following: \n\nCPA Orientation Checklist\, all items apart from Illinois WIC State Trainings\nWIC clinic experience as a CPA for a minimum of 60 days; 90 days is preferred\nAccess to equipment and a training environment conducive to remote-based (online) training\n\nComputer with stable internet connection\, camera\, microphone\, speaker/audio output (or headphones if within open work area) and a quiet space to focus on training and avoid interruption while attending the training\n\n\nCompleted the ‘CPA Competencies for Issuing Formulas SSM’ as part of orientation checklist; reviewed SSM with supervisor and familiar with Illinois WIC Contract formulas and issuance\nAttendance for the entirety of the training and participation throughout the training are required to receive a certificate of completion and continuing education credit. Trainees may be asked to participate by speaking\, utilizing the chat function\, submitting activities\, or other modes of interaction.\nPlease note: If fewer than 5 trainees register for this training\, it may be canceled and registrants will need to register for the next available date.\n\nRegistration for this training closes one week prior to the scheduled training date. \n\n\nCourse Code Meeting/Conference\nAttendance 3\nContact Hours RN: 3\nRegistered Dietician 3\nTrainer(s) \nJennifer Allington\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Melissa Banz\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jaclyn Castellanet\, MS\, RD\, LDN\,CLC; Ginny Belt\, BS\, RD\, LDN\, CLC; Jessica Gadomski\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, Amanda Gelasi\, MS\, RD\, LDN; Constance Herriott\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLC; Valerie Koress\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, IBCLC; Jennifer Nance\, MS\, RDN\, LDN\, CLS.\n\n\n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/introduction-to-medically-prescribed-formula-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T113637
CREATED:20250523T194447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191633Z
UID:10000002-1743670800-1743696000@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:IWIC Frontline Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working in the support staff capacity with the Illinois WIC Program. \nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM \nCourse Description\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. \n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nReference the WIC Policy and Procedure Manual regarding support staff responsibilities including the eligibility requirements of the WIC Program\nAccess the IWIC system and accurately complete a participant search\nDemonstrate proficiency in enrolling new participants in IWIC\nDemonstrate an understanding of support staff responsibilities for various types of visits including benefit issuance\, future appointment scheduling and participant referrals\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions \n\nSpecial Instructions: In 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 Frontline staff. Attendees must also complete the following on the Frontline Orientation checklist: \n\n1. Illinois WIC Management Information System (MIS) Basics – All sections\n2. Illinois WIC Frontline Role and Eligibility Determination Process – All sections\n3. Illinois WIC Frontline Role with Nutrition Education\, Documentation and Customer Services (PCS) – All sections\n4. Illinois Authorized WIC Food List\n5. Illinois Authorized WIC LA Vendor List\n6. 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 Frontline Training\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend all day and complete the assigned training scenarios.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Code PT – WIC \n\n\n\nClock Hours (Social Workers) 0.00 \n\n\n\nContact Hours 0.00 \n\n\n\nTrainer(s) V. Mina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE \n\nTraining Type WIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/157/
LOCATION:Springfield\, 100 North 11th St\, Springfield\, IL\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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