Laboratory Training
This skill-intensive training will instruct participants on proper capillary sampling for hemoglobin and lead 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.
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
WIC Laboratory Training Binder
2024 Dates & Locations
March 27, 2024
12:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
DoubleTree Grand Rapids Airport — Grand Rapids, MI
June 18, 2024
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training
August 7, 2024
12:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
SE Michigan
Registration coming soon