Anthropometric Training

This skill intensive program uses anthropometric measurement equipment to teach participants the methods to obtain and document accurate, height (length and stature), weight, and head circumference measurements and conversion of measurements into MI-WIC format.

In-Person Training

In-person Anthropometric and Laboratory trainings are combined into a 1-day training with Anthro from 8:30-11:45 a.m. and Lab from 12:45-4:00 p.m. 

Virtual Training

Please log-on to the Zoom link 10-15 minutes before the training to ensure that your technology is working. Cameras and mics are required.

1 day, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Virtual Anthro Training Agenda

WIC Anthropometric Training Binder

2024 Dates & Locations

March 27, 2024
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
DoubleTree Grand Rapids Airport — Grand Rapids, MI


June 17, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


August 7, 2024
8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
SE Michigan

Registration coming soon

Pre-requisite required? No

Recommended: N/A

  • Demonstrate correct anthropometric technique.
  • Understand WHO, CDC, Prenatal and VLBW growth grids criteria.
  • Demonstrate how to obtain standard NCHS growth chart measurement values.
  • Describe how to enter measurement values into MI-WIC as a basis for risk assignment.

This training provides continuing education hours for Nurses.  A Certificate of Attendance with educational hours will be provided for healthcare professionals who can self-report. For questions, contact CEInfo@mphi.org.

  • Joyce Bryant
  • Cheryl Bernard
  • Heather Sanders
  • Libby Borr
  • Technicians (Required within 1 year)
  • Coordinator (Required within 1 year)
  • NE Coordinator
  • CPA
  • RD/RDN
  • Health Educator
Planners and presenters have declared no conflict of interest. There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this training.

Maximum Participants:  35 (virtual), 25 (in-person)

All participants registering in advance will receive a Participant Reminder with the training details. If you do not receive a confirmation email prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330.
This policy is available for you to read during the registration process under “Terms and Conditions” prior to submitting your registration.