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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\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\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\n\nTrainer(s)\nMina Caban\, BS; Monica Murphy-Hayes\, BS\, CLE \nTraining Type\nWIC
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/iwic-competent-professional-authority-training-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T090000
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SUMMARY:Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
DESCRIPTION:State and local agency personnel working as Navigator(s) with the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Better Birth Outcomes – Navigation (BBO-N) Programs. \nRegistration for this course closes one week prior to the training date. \n\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 in the policies\, practices and procedures of the Better Birth Outcomes programs. This virtual and/or in-person training is designed to give new program navigators an overview of the program and cover each step of the services provided: client identification or outreach; assessment; service planning and resource identification; linking clients to services and coordination; monitoring services; advocacy and evaluation. \n**Attendees are required to complete 3 web-based modules prior to the face-to-face portion of the training.** \nPlanner: Renee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd \n\n  \n\nPerformance Objectives \n\n\n\nUpon completion of the course\, participants will be able to: \n1. Client Engagement & Assessment \n\nObjective: Demonstrate the ability to conduct or support comprehensive assessments of pregnant and postpartum clients\, including identifying medical\, social\, and environmental risk factors.\n\n2. Care Coordination & Service Navigation \n\nObjective: Effectively connect clients to appropriate medical homes\, social services\, and community resources.\n\n3. Communication & Cultural Competency \n\nObjective: Apply culturally responsive communication strategies to build trust and rapport with diverse clients.\n\n4. Documentation & Data Management \n\nObjective: Accurately document client interactions\, assessments\, and referrals in accordance with program protocols.\n\n5. Collaboration with Nursing Staff \n\nObjective: Collaborate effectively with Nurse Navigators to support follow-up care and ensure continuity of services\, if applicable.\n\n6. Outcome Monitoring & Follow-Up \n\nObjective: Track client progress and follow up to ensure engagement with referred services and achievement of health goals.\n\n7. Program Knowledge & Compliance \n\nObjective: Understand and adhere to the goals\, eligibility criteria\, and compliance requirements of the BBO-C and BBO-N programs.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Code \nPT – BMCH\n\n\n\nClock Hours (Social Workers) \n6\n\n\n\nContact Hours \nRN: 6\n\n\n\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\nRenee S. Byrd\, BS\, MSEd\nJennifer Bradshaw\, RN\, BSN\, CLC\nVanessa Avila\, M.Ed\, BSW\, CLS\, CPS Tech\n\n\n\nTraining Type\nBureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH)
URL:https://springfieldul.org/event/better-birth-outcomes-comprehensive-bbo-c-navigation-bbo-n-program-0/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program,Bureau of Maternal & Child Health,CHTC
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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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CHTC,WIC
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