Conferences, Training, and Workshops

Description

This course focuses on skills needed for providing basic breastfeeding management and support - including prenatal and postpartum counseling and management of common concerns and clinical problems. The training includes five days of didactic instruction, two days of clinical rotations in hospital and public health settings, and an independent study assignment.

Date(s) and Location(s)

• 2009 Fall Course: December 3-4, 2009 (plus 2 clinical days to be scheduled)
• 2010 Spring Course – March 3–5 and June 3–4, 2010 (plus 2 clinical days to be scheduled)
• 2010 Fall Course – September 8–10 and December 16–17, 2010 (plus 2 clinical days to be scheduled)
• Classroom instruction will be conducted in the Northwest AHEC Reynolda Business Center

Registration

• The registration form and additional information are available on the Northwest AHEC site at: http://northwestahec.wfubmc.edu/brochures/2009lactation.pdf (link opens in new window)

Description

This 90-minute webinar session will explore strategies for using and documenting mini-lessons to meet the WIC nutrition education requirements. We will also look at ways to assess and improve clinic procedures to support mini-lessons. Lead Clerks and Nutrition Directors who work with WIC Programs that are NOT using mini-lessons, or those who need a refresher, are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar BEFORE participating in the New WIC Food Package: Effective Nutrition Education webinar.

Target Audience

• Lead Clerks and Nutrition Directors

Date(s) and Location(s)

Postponed Until:

• Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration

• Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Description

This webinar is designed to instruct local health agency staff on how to successfully complete the WIC Program Self-Assessment Tool.  At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Complete the WIC Program Local Agency Self-Assessment Tool
• State the process and corresponding timeframes for completing the self-assessment

Target Audience

• Local WIC Directors, Lead Nutritionists, and Lead Clerks

Date(s) and Location(s)

• April 2010

Registration

• Will be posted in mid-March 2010

Description

This two-hour webinar session will introduce a new series of mini-lessons and food cards that advance the messages introduced with the new WIC Food Package in October. We will explore how the mini-lessons, supporting props, open-ended questions and handouts promote the behaviors that support healthy habits and healthy families.

Target Audience

• Clerks, Lead Clerks, and Nutrition Directors

Date(s) and Location(s)

Postponed Until:

• Wednesday, March 3, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Thursday, March 4, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration

• Wednesday, March 3, 2010
• Thursday, March 4, 2010

Description

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify characteristics of the four generations in the workplace
• Recognize issues and situations that may be influenced by generational differences
• Apply practical tips for working successfully in a multigenerational workplace
• Use M.E.E.T. to communicate effectively and build a respect-filled workplace

Target Audience

• Local health agency staff

Date(s) and Location(s)

• 3/9/10 in Raleigh
• 3/11/10 in Hickory

Registration

• Agenda and Registration Form (PDF, 121 KB)

Description

Module 1: Nutrition Assessment of the Pediatric Nutrition Course (PNC) is an online, faculty guided, self-paced course of about 30 hours to be completed over a twelve week period beginning in mid-March 2010. The goal of this course is to provide nutritionists with the knowledge and skills needed to improve the nutritional health of the pediatric population. Module 1 is designed to improve knowledge and skills specifically in the area of nutrition assessment. 

This module consists of six topics:

• Unit 1: Anthropometrics
• Unit 2: Biochemical
• Unit 3: Clinical
• Unit 4: Dietary
• Unit 5: Ecosocial Factors
• Unit 6: Psychosocial Factors

Target Audience

• It is ideal for new employees in public health nutrition, nutritionists who are new to pediatrics and those who want to broaden their pediatric knowledge base.

Date(s)

• March 15, 2010 - June 4, 2010.

Registration

• This course is co-sponsored by the Nutrition Services Branch and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The course is $50 for local health agency and CDSA staff; $100 for others.
• Additional information and course application

Description

By the end of the training session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the goals of the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
• State participant eligibility requirements
• Explain the process for documenting and responding to participant complaints
• Utilize the HSIS to appropriately issue FMNP coupons
• List at least three nutrition education materials that support the FMNP

Target Audience

• WIC Directors and staff of local health agencies administering the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Date(s) and Location(s)

Date: 4/7/10 AM

Registration

• Registration information will be available in late February 2010

Description

An introductory course for new staff. It is best taken after at least three months of employment with the WIC Program, although all staff employed less than fifteen months may enroll. The course agenda is organized to allow for practice sessions most relevant to staff’s responsibilities.

Date(s) and Location(s)

• Date: July 20-22, 2010
• Location: Durham, NC

Registration

• Information will be posted in March, 2010

Description

Date(s) and Location(s)

• October 27-29, 2010
• Raleigh, NC 

Registration