Competent Professional Authority Training
This training will provide an overview of the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) role in performing WIC services including risk assessment, food package assignment, nutrition and breastfeeding education, and referrals. It will help the participant to apply WIC policy, based on federal regulations, to CPA functions. The participant will gain skills in client centered services to better serve the clients in their programs and to function as WIC team members.
CPA Training is consistent with Accreditation Management Evaluation (ACME) standards.
Please check recommended pre-requisites before registration.
In-Person Training
2 days, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WIC CPA Training Agenda
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.
2 days, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Virtual CPA Training Agenda
WIC CPA Training Binder
- Introduction to CPA Role Presentation Slides
- Overview of WIC Risk Codes Presentation Slides
- Michigan WIC CPA Training Breastfeeding Presentation Slides
- WIC Food Packages Presentation Slides
- Formula for Infants, Children and Women Presentation Slides
- Package Changes How-to Presentation Slides
- Nutrition Services Policy 5.0 & Beyond Presentation Slides
- Referrals Presentation Slides
- Details Presentation Slides
- WIC Food Guide Webcast Presentation Slides
- Key Terms and Acronyms
- 2.13B State Designated High Risks
- CCS Activity
- Client Centered Skills Checklist for Effective Assessment and Counseling
- CPA Guidance – Infant Food Package Assignment
- CVB Flyer
- Food Package Change Scenarios
- Formula and Supplement Comparisons
- Herbal Teas
- Michigan WIC Authorized Formulas
- Michigan WIC Formula Maximums IBP
- Michigan WIC Formula Maximums IFF
- Minimum Stock Requirements
- Module 7 Providing Advice – Offering Nutrition Education
- NE Documentation
- NE Circle Chart Plain
- NE Circle Chart Pregnant
- NE Circle Chart Postpartum
- NE Circle Chart Breastfeeding
- NE Circle Chart Infant
- NE Circle Chart Child
- Nutrition Care Manual (NCM) Guidance
- Stages of CC Tips
- VENA Questions for CPA to Ask Clients
- WIC CPA Observation Tool
- WIC Food Package Exchanges Tool
- WICHealth.org Lessons
2024 Dates & Locations
January 31-February 1, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training
April 30-May 1, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training
Registration closes April 24, 2024
July 24-25, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
SE Michigan
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September 10-11, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training
Registration coming soon