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WIC Nutrition Continuing Education
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Save the Date! New Trainings
Training topics planned for 2025:
- Neurodivergence and eating disorders
- Workplace safety
Watch for registration announcements in the Weekly Update.
2025 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
The live National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will be held on July 15 & 16 (12:30 - 5 p.m.) this year. The distance program will be available from September 1-December 31. This continuing education program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate high-quality nutrition services.
Click on the links below to get more information and to register.
For questions about past and upcoming trainings, contact Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us.
Registration for MDH Trainings
Registration for on-demand learning is held in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Learning Center. Each individual staff member will need to log in or follow the instructions to create their own account and register for a prerecorded webinar or training.
NOTE: When registering in the MDH Learning Center, please include the name of the organization that you work for and your professional role. (RD, RN, WIC CPA, PEER, etc.)
To Locate Trainings: Log on to the MDH Learning Center and search keyword “WIC” to view and register for available trainings. Detailed information about the training can be found on the registration page.
Questions? Contact Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us
MDH Live Registrations
*Available for continuing education credits.
Participant Centered Services Regional Workshops*
NOTE: This workshop is intended for Minnesota WIC CPA staff.
Description: The participant-centered services regional training workshops are designed for CPA staff. Peers are welcome to attend but not required. These workshops will allow counseling staff from all experience levels to come together, learn from one another, and practice their techniques.
Registration: 2025 PCS Regional Workshops
Each workshop will be held 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
May dates: May 13- Rochester; May 14- Shakopee; May 15 Blaine- Registration closed
June dates: June 24- Olivia; June 25- St. Cloud; June 26- Duluth- Registration closed.
July dates: July 22- Fergus Falls; July 23- Bemidji- Registration will close on July 7, 2025.
Please contact your state consultant by email with questions.
Workplace Safety Webinar
Registration: What about us? Preventing violence for health care professionals
Description: Learn how to plan for and prevent the unexpected in the workplace, recognition of escalating behavior, basic de-escalation techniques with emphasis on verbal intervention, and reporting procedures and resources.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn the importance of situational awareness.
- How to plan in order to prevent or mitigate unexpected situations.
- How to recognize accelerating behavior.
- Safe and respectful responsive to aggressive behavior.
- When is it important to recognize when to exit or call for help.
- The importance of timely reporting.
Speaker: Vikki Sanders, Principal Safety Consultant for the OSHA Consultation Unit at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Questions: Contact Carole.Kelnhofer@state.mn.us
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MDH On Demand Learning
*Available for continuing education credits.
To register or view detailed information about available on demand learning, see Register for On Demand Learning
Included in New Staff Training
- Pre-recorded Perinatal Substance Use - How to Best Support Pregnant and Parenting Participants*
- Pre-recorded: WIC/FHV Maternal & Child Nutrition Webinars - First in a Series
- Pre-recorded: WIC/FHV Maternal & Child Nutrition Webinars - Second in a Series*
- Pre-recorded: WIC/FHV Maternal & Child Nutrition Webinars - Third in a Series*
- Pre-recorded: WIC/FHV Maternal & Child Nutrition Webinars - Fourth in a Series*
- Level 1 Breastfeeding Curriculum - WIC*
- Level 2 Breastfeeding Curriculum - WIC*
- Level 2 Breastfeeding Curriculum - PEER ONLY
- Level 3 Breastfeeding Curriculum - WIC*
- Level 4 Breastfeeding Curriculum - WIC*
- WIC Baby Behavior Training
- WIC Toddler Behavior Training
- Introduction to Participant-Centered Counseling Skills*
- Participant-Centered Counseling Skills in Action*
Additional Trainings
- Prerecorded Improving the Health of WIC Participants through Nutrition Education: Enhancing Nutrition Education Skills*
- Prerecorded Improving the Health of WIC Participants through Nutrition Education: Practical Applications*
- MN WIC PCS Champion Webinars: Parts 1 and 2
- MN WIC 2024 Training Conference (Recorded Sessions) *
- MN WIC 2024 Preconference- WIC STAFF ONLY*
- Prerecorded Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Enhancing Nutrition Assessment Skills*
- Prerecorded Improving the Health of WIC Participants through the Nutrition Assessment: Practical Applications*
- Prerecorded The Valuable Role WIC Staff Play in Preventing and Addressing Iron Deficiency Anemia*
- Prerecorded Addressing Perinatal Loss & Bereavement in the Community*
- Prerecorded Weaving the Understanding of ACEs, Historical Trauma and Resilience for Healing in Indigenous Communities and Beyond*
- Prerecorded Intuitive Eating: Promoting Positive Attitudes and Behaviors Within Families*
- Prerecorded Strength-based, Body-positive Approaches to Nutrition Education*
- Prerecorded Formula 101: Understanding the Basics to Help Make Informed Formula Choices*
- MN WIC 2021 Pre-Recorded Conference
- Prerecorded Peer Roundtable: Experiences from the Field*
- Pre-recorded: How to Eat the 8: Introduction to the Big 8 Allergenic Foods for Babies (+Sesame) *
- Pre-recorded: 8 Easy Ways to Offer Infants High Iron Foods
- Pre-recorded: A Date with the Telephone Doctor: Golden Nuggets of Communication and Customer Service
Training for Staff Development
A Video Series Created for Continued Professional Development (PDF) The Adultitis Intervention Video Series is a tool created for WIC staff for professional development. The videos are short (5-8 minutes each) and may be used to start or wrap-up a meeting.
Conferences & Workshops
National WIC Association (NWA)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)
Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND)
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) Annual Conference
Ethics Courses
Free CPEs (Becky Dorner & Associates)
Ethics Courses (Dietitian 360)
Ethics or Health Equity CPEU Requirement Resources (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Self-Study Courses to Purchase
Use this list of online education providers to identify training resources available for purchase. Choose courses that advance staff knowledge and skills in the practice of nutrition and counseling, applicable to the WIC population. MDH has not evaluated the content of these courses.
Commission on Dietetic Registration Searchable Database of Continuing Professional Education
Search the Continuing Professional Education Database for preapproved CPE activities, offered through CDR accredited providers. The database can be used to search for local activities and used to reference activities previously taken.
Wolf Rinke Associates EasyCPEcredits.com
Search the list of available courses. Courses are available to purchase in hard copy and electronic. Free Ethics e-credit available with purpose.
Relias Academy
Courses offer certificates for dieticians and nurses from many state and national accrediting bodies.
Ellyn Satter Institute
Offers educational resources, consulting, and mentoring for nutrition and dietary professionals, medical professionals, educators, and public health professionals.
Accredited Education Programs for RDs
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics - Pathways to becoming an RD through Coordinated and Didactic programs. Includes options for Distance Education or for a graduate degree.