WIC Training Plan for New Employees
Name of New Employee:_______________________
Date of Hire:_________________________________
Training Preceptor:___________________________
Training Plan completed on:____________________
Directions for Preceptors: Print out this document and track each new employee’s progress in completing the training
activities. Modules are found on the MDH WIC program website, Training page. Keep a copy of the plan for your records.
WIC Function and Required Training Activities:
All WIC Staff
Introduction to WIC
 Complete Introduction to WIC module
Overview of Certification
 Complete Overview of Certification module
Civil Rights (Annual Requirement)
 Complete Civil Rights PowerPoint training
Breastfeeding Promotion
 Complete Breastfeeding Promotion module
Security Training (Annual Requirement)
 Complete Security Training Module
All CPA Staff
Anthropometric Measurements
 Complete MN WIC Anthropometric Manual
Growth chart assessment
 Complete CDC on-line module Using the BMI-forAge Growth Charts
Completion requirements:
 Pass Final Skill Check with 90% accuracy
 Pass Final Skill Check with 90% accuracy
 Review Answers with preceptor
 Pass Final Skill Check with 90% accuracy
 Complete the Security Training post test,
Review Questions and Answers
 Pass MN WIC Anthropometric Manual
Self-Checks with 90% accuracy.
 Demonstrate proficiency in weighing and
measuring all WIC participant types.
Preceptor: use Certification Observation
form MOM Exhibit 4-H (Heights and
Weights section)
 Complete review of the on-line module
Date of
completion:
Preceptor
initials:
WIC Function and Required Training Activities:
Hematological measurements and assessment
 Complete the Hematological Module
Completion requirements:
 Pass Final Skill Check with 90% accuracy
 Pass Practice Activity Observation of
Correct Procedure for Blood Collection
& Assessment (page 7 of module)
Medical and Diet Assessment
 Complete Medical and Diet Assessment Module
Risk Codes
 Complete Risk Code Module
 Complete Risk Code Workbook
 Read MOM, Exhibit 5-T
Nutrition Education
 Review the Nutrition Education Module
Food Prescription
 Complete the Food Prescription Module
 Pass Final Skill Check with 90% accuracy.
Counseling skills
Option 1 - Midwest Participant-Centered Training
Video:
 Review the video and discussion guide
 The Discussion Guide has a number of
activities. The preceptor should determine
which activities to complete
Option 2 - Washington WIC Connects Participant
Centered Education Modules:
 Complete the 10 on-line modules
 Each module has a number of activities in
the Resource section. The preceptor
should determine which activities to
complete.
 Pass quiz at end of each on-line module.
 Pass Final Skill Check in the module with
90% accuracy
 Review workbook answers with training
preceptor
 Review the Discussion Guide with the
training preceptor
 Pass post-test with 90% accuracy
Nutrition Modules Optional
 Complete the nutrition modules as directed by
preceptor.
CPA staff that provide High-Risk Care and Follow-up
High Risk Counseling
 Complete review of Counseling Guide
 Review MN WIC High Risk Counseling Guide
sections as listed
o Read Introduction; Policies; High Risk Criteria;
Documentation/SOAP Note sections
o Become familiar with assessment and
counseling recommendations for each high
risk condition
Date of
completion:
Preceptor
initials: