Breast & Cervical Cancer Cornerstone
2026-08-18 09:00 - 2026-08-19 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Registration closes August 11, 2026
State and local agency personnel working in the Breast & Cervical Cancer program.
Registration for each course closes one week prior to the class date.

Course Length 2 days
Class Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Course Description

Purpose: To provide training on Cornerstone data entry for the IBCCP.
This training will provide a “hands-on” approach to the Breast & Cervical Cancer functions within the Cornerstone software system. The course includes: Client Enrollment, Breast & Cervical Cancer Data, Service Provider Selection, Procedure Specific Data, Case Notes, Procedure History Inquiry, Assessments, and Reports.
Virtual training: The first half of the training day contains the instructional portion of the training and the second half of the day comprises independent data entry assignments with technical assistance available. All assignments must be accurately complete during the assigned time

Peer Counselor Supervisor Training
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-20 08:00
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
PRESENTER: Carole Peterson, MS, IBCLC (The presenter has no relevant affiliations or financial interests or arrangements.)
Pre-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.
Who should attend: Any Peer Counselor Program Supervisor that has not previously attended the A Journey Together for Managers course is encouraged to attend.
Continuing Education Credits: Pending: 8.5 RN 8.5 RD
This training will be provided in a Zoom Platform in real time.
For additional questions contact: Audrie Mumphery at audrie.mumphery@illinois.gov

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
2026-10-27 09:00 - 2026-10-29 15:00
This Training is a 3 day virtual series:
October 27, 2026 9:00am – 3:00pm (Tuesday)
October 28, 2026 9:00am – 3:00pm (Wednesday)
October 29, 2026 9:00am – 3:00pm (Thursday)
This training course provides an orientation and identifies the primary roles and responsibilities of the peer counselor. The training will provide three-day virtual sessions. Self-study modules and homework will be assigned. Participants will be expected to complete homework assignments and tests.
Pre-requisites: open to any new peer counselor or a peer counselor who has not taken the USDA Peer Counselor course. 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.
Who should attend: Any new Peer Counselor that has not previously attended a USDA Peer Counselor course is encouraged to attend.
