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SUMMARY:IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Nurse Navigator(s) with IDHS Maternal and Child Health Programs.\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nPurpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards as a nurse in the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) and/or High Risk Family Case Management (HRFCM) programs. This in-person training is designed to give Maternal Child Health Nurses an overview of their role in the IDHS prevention-focused MCH programs to prioritize the engagement between the dyad and their medical home. The course will explore the nurses’ role to support health literacy when engaging with birthing families in the community public health setting.  However\, please note that this course is not an ESPDT course\, as the DHS programs are not intended to be a replacement for assessments done by the medical home. \n*Registration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \nPlanner: Renee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd \nInstructor: Elyssa Galloway\, MSN\, BSN\, RN
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/idhs-mch-nurse-navigators-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,CHTC,IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
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SUMMARY:Illinois WIC Civil Rights Training
DESCRIPTION:All local agency staff working in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women\, Infants and Children (WIC).\n\n\n**Due to the volume of registrations\, confirmation emails may take 48 hours from the point the registration form is received.** \n \n\nCourse Length Online\nClass Times 012:00 AM – 12:00 AM\n \nCourse Description\nThis training was developed to provide instruction to local agency staff to ensure that project operations are in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all applicable Federal Regulations concerning Civil Rights.\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n Upon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nConsider at least 2 ways to prevent Civil Rights discrimination complaints\n\n\n\nDescribe ways your clinic provides meaningful access to participants with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)\n\n\n\nLocate materials in your clinic that provide notification of WIC’s non- discrimination policy\n\n\n\nState the timeframe for filing Civil Rights discrimination complaints.\n\n\n\nDistinguish Civil Rights Complaints from Fair Hearing Requests\n\n\n\nSummarize why WIC collects racial and ethnic data\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\n**Due to the volume of registrations\, confirmation emails may take 48 hours from the point the registration form is received.**\n\nCourse Code Web Based\n\nTraining Type Web Based\n\n \n 
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/illinois-wic-civil-rights-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Web Based
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250618T222125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191420Z
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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:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250825T170329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T004238Z
UID:10000068-1756285200-1756312200@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Nurse Navigator(s) with IDHS Maternal and Child Health Programs.\n\n\nCourse Length 1 day\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nPurpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards as a nurse in the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) and/or High Risk Family Case Management (HRFCM) programs. This in-person training is designed to give Maternal Child Health Nurses an overview of their role in the IDHS prevention-focused MCH programs to prioritize the engagement between the dyad and their medical home. The course will explore the nurses’ role to support health literacy when engaging with birthing families in the community public health setting.  However\, please note that this course is not an ESPDT course\, as the DHS programs are not intended to be a replacement for assessments done by the medical home. \n*Registration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \nPlanner: Renee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd \nInstructor: Elyssa Galloway\, MSN\, BSN\, RN
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/idhs-mch-nurse-navigators-9/
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,CHTC,IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250618T220912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191440Z
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SUMMARY:Breast & Cervical Cancer Cornerstone
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working in the Breast & Cervical Cancer program. \nRegistration for each course closes one week prior to the class date. \n\n\n\nCourse Length 2 days\nClass Times 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nPurpose: To provide training on Cornerstone data entry for the IBCCP. \nThis 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. \nVirtual 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 \n\n\n \nPerformance Objectives\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate proficiency in enrolling a new client on the Cornerstone system\nEnter medical information from the client’s health assessment\, Physician’s Visit Summary Sheet\, mammogram report\, pap smear report\, abnormal breast screening follow-up report\, and the abnormal cervical screening follow-up report\nProperly enter data for referral or scheduled appointments for Breast & Cervical Cancer screening and diagnostic follow-ups\nObtain report information on Breast & Cervical Cancer clients follow-up history\, network of providers\, billing and client demographics\nEnter billing information\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\n\n\nPrior to this training\, all participants must complete the IBCCP Policy and Procedure Manual Training. \n\nFor the greatest benefit from the training\, it is preferred the participant work in the program for at least one month\nBy registering for this training\, I certify I have completed the above mentioned training.\nIn order to receive a certificate of completion\, you must attend both days and complete the assigned training scenarios.\n\n\n\nCourse Code CT – Cornerstone\nTrainer(s) Mina Caban\, Instructional Designer\n\n\nTraining Type Cornerstone
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/breast-cervical-cancer-cornerstone/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cornerstone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T124500
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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:20260411T124000
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:20260411T124000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T124500
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250626T231448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T231448Z
UID:10000022-1745193600-1745452799@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:2025 Illinois WIC Training & Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 2025 Illinois WIC Training & Education Conference in Springfield\, IL\nDates:  April 21 – 23\, 2025\nDon’t miss out on this exciting event! \n\n\nRegistration\nAttendees may include a combination of a WIC Coordinator and/or Key Manager\, a CPA and/or a Frontline employee. Check with RNC prior to registering more than three staff. \nRegistration Fees of $25/person is required and may be paid by agency check or money order. \nMail one payment for all staff made payable to: \n\nSpringfield Urban League\nAttn: WIC Conference 2025\n100 N. 11th Street\nSpringfield\, Il 62703\n\nPlace WIC Conference 2025 in the memo line on the agency check/money order with the name(s) of the staff members covered by the payment. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: \n\nRenee Byrd\, Conference Coordinator\nPhone: 312-326-0871\nEmail:  rbyrd@springfieldul.org\n\nRegistration closes end of day on Monday\, March 31\, 2025.  Cancellations and requests for refunds are not available after this date. \n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\nAccreditation\nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the IL Dept of Human Services. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT \nSIU School of Medicine is preapproved as a continuing nursing education provider pursuant to Section 1300.130\, subsection c)\, 1)\, B) and P) of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Nurse Practice Act.  Nurses may receive a maximum of 10.5 contact hours for completing this activity. \nSIU School of Medicine is a licensed provider for continuing education for dietitians/nutrition counselors (license # 199.000121). This program offers a maximum of 10.5 CE hours. \nAll other attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation. \nCREDIT CLAIMING \nWithin a week you will receive an email with a link to access the evaluation\, verify your attendance\, & download your certificate. Direct questions to the SIU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Professional Development: ocpd@siumed.edu \nDISCLOSURES \nNone of the planners or speakers have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. \n\nAgenda \nLetter of Support from USDA-FNS \nCollaboration Hall/Presenter Information \nPerformance Objectives \nSee Agenda \nCourse Code \nMeeting/Conference \nTraining Type \nMeetings / Conferences
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/2025-illinois-wic-training-education-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250523T194447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T194447Z
UID:10000001-1743498000-1743697800@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Combined Training
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Case Managers with the Family Case Management Program. \nRegistration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \n\n\n\nCourse Length: 3 days \n\n\nClass Times: 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\nPurpose: To enable the learner to have the knowledge and skills required to meet program standards in the policies\, practices and procedures of the Cornerstone software system. The classroom training is designed to address the needs of new case managers and cover each step of the Case Management process: client identification or outreach; assessment; service planning and resource identification; linking clients to services and coordination; monitoring services; advocacy and evaluation. The software training will provide a “hands-on” approach to the Family Case Management functions within the Cornerstone software system including: Client Enrollment\, Completion of Assessment Tools\, Development of Care Plans\, Documentation of Case Notes\, Referring/Scheduling Clients and Recording Time & Activity Logs. \n**Attendees are required to complete 9 web-based modules prior to the face-to-face portion of the training.** \n\nPlanner: Marlin D. Hollis\, BA\, MPA
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/bureau-of-maternal-child-health-bmch-combined-training/
LOCATION:Springfield\, 100 North 11th St\, Springfield\, IL\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,CHTC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124000
CREATED:20250626T221615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T221136Z
UID:10000018-1742461200-1742488200@springfieldul.org
SUMMARY:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Coordinator Training
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nPurpose: To enable the learner to be fluent in the policies and practices for the Family Case Management Program in order to ensure that local service providers have the knowledge and skills required to meet state program standards. \nPlanner: Marlin D. Hollis\, BA\, MPA \nThis program is designed for State and local agency personnel working in a management capacity with the Family Case Management Program\, especially Registered nurses\, Nutritionists and Dietitians. \nRegistration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \nCourse Length\n1 day \nClass Times\n09:00 AM – 04:30 PM \nPerformance Objectives\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nComplete various Cornerstone administrative processes including maintenance of employees and providers and reporting\nDiscuss the location of the Bureau of Maternal\Child Health’s location within the Division of Family and Community Services\nDescribe the various programs with the Bureau\nExplain the process for responding to grant opportunities\nIdentify how to plan a program budget\nDiscuss the characteristics of the agency contract agreement\nDiscuss how to implement internal clinical and performance monitoring procedures\nDescribe the various quality assurance tools available by program\nDiscuss effective leadership strategies\nIdentify and understand components of case load:  assigned and achieved\nImplement outreach activities available at the local agency level\nImplement procedures for fiscal monitoring and reporting\n\nSpecial Instructions\n**This course is being offered virtually** \nCourse Code\nPT – BMCH \nContact Hours\nRN: \nTrainer(s)\nNatalie Bullock\, BSN\, RN\nCheri Coffman\, BBO Coordinator\nCecelia Eckles\, MA\, BSN\, RN\nLinda Evans\, MPH\, BSN\, RN\nKabria Jefferson\, MSN\, RN\nTracey Kreipe\, PMHNP-BC\, DNP\nSharon Madrigal\, MSN\, RN\nTasha Stone\, MSHI\, BSN\, RN\, CLS\nCynthia Wilson\, MS\, RN\nCortney Woods\, BSN\, RN\nSyed Zaheer\, MPH\, RN\nJawanza Shannon\, BS \nTraining Type\nBureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH)
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/bureau-of-maternal-child-health-bmch-coordinator-training/
CATEGORIES:Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,Bureau of Maternal & Child Health Coordinator Trainings,CHTC
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