Anthropometric Training

This skill intensive program uses anthropometric measurement equipment to teach participants the methods to obtain and document accurate, height (length and stature), weight, and head circumference measurements and conversion of measurements into MI-WIC format.

In-Person Training

In-person Anthropometric and Laboratory trainings are combined into a 1-day training.

Each training must be registered for separately. Please visit the Laboratory Training page to register for Laboratory Training.

WIC Anthropometric Training Agenda – HALF DAY IN PERSON

Virtual Training

Please log-on to the Zoom link 10-15 minutes before the training to ensure that your technology is working. Cameras and mics are required.

1 day, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Anthropometric Training Agenda – HALF DAY VIRTUAL

2026 Dates & Locations

October 20, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual training

2027 Dates & Locations

March 9, 2027
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lansing, MI

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June 8, 2027
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual training

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August 11, 2027
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SE Michigan

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  • Technicians (Required within 1 year)
  • Coordinator (Required within 1 year)
  • NE Coordinator
  • CPA
  • RD/RDN
  • Health Educator

This training provides continuing education hours for Nurses.  A Certificate of Attendance with educational hours will be provided for healthcare professionals who can self-report. For questions, contact CEInfo@mphi.org.

Planners and presenters have declared no conflict of interest. There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this training.
  • Explain why anthropometric measurements are important in the WIC program.
  • Identify and gain confidence with using the appropriate procedures for performing WIC client measurements.
  • Read measurements on a variety of equipment.
  • Convert measurements into the correct format and enter them into MI-WIC.
  • Describe the basic procedures for maintaining the equipment.

Pre-requisite required? No

Recommended: N/A

All participants registering in advance will receive a Participant Reminder with the training details. If you do not receive a confirmation email prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at events@mphi.org.

The Cancellation Policy is available for you to read during the registration process under “Terms and Conditions” prior to submitting your registration.

  • Cheryl Bernard
  • Libby Borr
  • Amanda Gallaher
  • Heather Sanders

Maximum Participants:  35 (virtual), 25 (in-person)