More Learning Opportunities

Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

• National WIC Association (NWA) 2012 Annual Education and Networking Conference

  May 20-23, 2012

  Denver, CO
  To see a tentative agenda and to register visit the NWA website.

• Professional Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation

  January 30-February 3, 2012

  June 25-29, 2012

  September 24-28, 2012

  Lynwood Convention Center, Lynwood WA
  Visit the Bastyr University Continuing Education site for more information.

Online Training & Events

• USDA WIC Learning Online

  This is a great opportunity for RD's and DTR's to earn 4 free continuing education credits while learning about topics that apply directly to their jobs in WIC! Contact USDA WIC Works Resource System Staff @ (301) 504-5414 or wicworks@nal.usda.gov

• Hot Topics in Pediatric Nutrition Online Education

  Hot Topics is a way to update pediatric practitioners on current topics in the area of pediatric nutrition. Experts in the field cover “hot topic” areas realted to vitamin D and calcium in children/adolescents, the use of pre- and pro-biotics in children, overview of the life course theory and how it relates to nutrition practice and the role of nutrition in the treatment of autism. All four speakers review current research and provide evidence based recommendations. Each of the topical areas are one hour in length.

More events coming soon!

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