Clerical Training

This training will provide an overview of the clerk’s role in performing WIC services including program eligibility determination. It will help the participant to apply WIC policy, based on federal regulations, to clerical functions. The participant will gain skills in customer service and communication enabling them to better serve the clients in their programs and to function as WIC team members.

Please check recommended pre-requisites before registration.

In-Person Training

1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WIC Clerical Training Agenda

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.

2 days, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Virtual Clerical Training Agenda

2026 Dates & Locations

February 4-5, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


April 8-9, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


August 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
In-Person (Lansing)

Registration closes July 28, 2026

  • Clerk (Required within 1 year)
  • Coordinator (Required within 1 year)
  • Technician
  • CPA
  • Health Educator

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe best practices to provide customer service to clients and team members.
  • Discuss how to recognize and understand cultural differences.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in addressing barriers to program services (i.e. Language).
  • Describe how to determine program eligibility requirements.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of clerical functions in the MI-WIC environment.

Pre-requisite required? Yes

Recommended: Courses.Mihealth.org

  • MI-WIC Clinic Module

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
  • Heather Sanders

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