Core WIC Training

We’re pleased to offer live, virtual Core WIC Training for new staff and experienced staff who would like a refresher on the WIC certification process. Core WIC Training compliments Certifier Competency Training and will support staff in their training and development as a CPA.

During this training, we’ll walk through the certification step by step from when an individual applies for WIC until they are offered nutrition services including a WIC card with food benefits. Staff attending this training will learn about:

• WIC eligibility, certification, and nutrition service policies
• Prescribing foods and issuing food benefits
• Offering participant centered nutrition services including:
  • Nutrition education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Referrals to health and social services
• Documenting the certification and nutrition services in Cascades

Please see the agenda (PDF) for additional information.

Schedule

All trainings last one week and are held daily from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• February 2 – 6, 2026
• March 16 – 20, 2026
• April 20 – 24, 2026

Register Staff in the Learning Center

Following registration, staff will receive an email to confirm their registration for the specific class. The week prior to the training, registered staff and the coordinator will receive an email with a Teams link for the training and additional information.

If you have questions about this training or registration, please contact us.

Training Handouts and Resources

1. Program Overview

   • WIC Acronym and Abbreviations (PDF)
   • Staff Tool: Using WICs Nondiscrimination Statement (PDF)
   • Program Overview References (PDF)

2. Participant Centered Services

   • WIC Connects Training Guide (PDF)
   • PCS Activities (PDF)
   • Participant Centered Services References (PDF)

3. Application Process

   • WIC Acronyms and Abbreviations List (PDF)
   • How to Access a Language Link or LionBridge Interpreter (PDF)
   • What to bring to your WIC appointment (PDF)
   • Staff Tool Certification Checklist (PDF)
   • Race and Ethnicity Tool (PDF)
   • Washington WIC Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
   • Application Process References (PDF)

4. Residency and Identification

   • No Proof of Identify form (Affidavit for Identity) (PDF)
   • No Proof of Residency form (Affidavit for Residency) (PDF)
   • Proof of Identification – effective June 2, 2025 (PDF)
   • Proof of Residency – effective June 2, 2025 (PDF)
   • Residency and Identification References (PDF)

5. Income

   • Temporary Certification for Missing Proof of Income Form
   • Statement of Income (Affidavit for Income) (PDF)
   • Not Eligible Letter (PDF)
   • Income References (PDF)

6. Nutrition Assessment

   • Assessment Questions Tool
   • Nutrition Assessment Activities (PDF)
   • WIC Acronyms and Abbreviations List (PDF)
   • Nutrition Assessment References (PDF)

7. Hematology

   • Hemocue 301 Instructions Film
   • Hemocue Hb 201+ Capillary Sampling
   • Hemoglobin Test with the Masimo Pronto
   • When to Test Hemoglobin or Receive Blood Work (PDF)
   • Measurement and Bloodwork Information form (PDF)
   • Pump up the Iron handout (PDF)
   • Hematology References (PDF)

8. Anthropometrics

   • Staff Tool Unknown Measurement (PDF)
   • Anthropometric Activities (PDF)
   • Anthropometrics References (PDF)

9. Risk Assessment and Assignment

   • Volume 1, Chapter 14 – Nutrition Risk Criteria (PDF)
   • Nutrition Risk Factor Staff Tool
   • Risk Assessment and Assignment References (PDF)
   • Staff Tool: Nutrition Risk Factors (Excel)

10. Nutrition Education

    • Ready for Cup (PDF)
    • Nutrition Education Training Handout (PDF)
    • Nutrition Education References (PDF)

11. WIC Foods

    • Washington WIC Shopping Guide (PDF)
    • WIC Approved Foods Activities (PDF)
    • WIC Approved Infant Formula
    • Food Benefits by Participant Category (PDF)
    • Food Prescription Subcategories (PDF)
    • Washington WIC Medical Documentation Form (PDF)
    • WIC Food References (PDF)

12. Benefit Issuance

    • Issuing Food Benefits in Cascades (PDF)
    • Benefit Issuance References (PDF)

13. Shopping Education

    • Washington WIC Shopping Guide (PDF)
    • WIC Shopping Guide Insert (PDF)
    • WIC Shopping Education References (PDF)

14. Referrals

    • Staff Tool: Referrals
    • Help Me Grow WA
    • Does your child need a lead test - English?
    • AAP Immunization Schedule Birth-18 Years
    • Referral References (PDF)

15. Breastfeeding

    • Breast Pump Resources (PDF)