Laboratory Training
This skill-intensive training will instruct participants on proper capillary sampling for hemoglobin testing utilizing one finger stick. Accurate hemoglobin testing is important in identifying women, infants and children who may be at risk for iron-deficiency anemia and children at risk for lead poisoning.
Please check recommended pre-requisites before registration.
In-Person Training
In-person Anthropometric and Laboratory trainings are combined into a 1-day training with Anthro from 8:30-11:45 a.m. and Lab from 12:45-4:00 p.m.
Each training must be registered for separately. Please visit the Anthropometric Training page to register for Anthropometric Training.
WIC In-Person Lab 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.
1 day, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WIC Virtual Laboratory Training Agenda
2026 Dates & Locations
March 24, 2026
12:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lansing, MI
June 17, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual training
August 12, 2026
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual training
Registration coming soon