HANDS System Training

Local WIC Providers

Description:
An interactive “hands-on” training required for any staff that key data and/or print food instruments. HANDS training agenda items include but are not limited to keying certifications, recertifications, transfers, nutrition education, nutrition assessments (beginning January 2007), printing food instruments from HANDS, issuing manual food instruments, replacing food instruments.and using the WIC Operations Manual (WOM).

Requirements for attending this class:
(1) Completion of WIC Track 1 Training with knowledge of how to complete a WIC income assessment and use of the WIC-1 and WIC-2 certification forms.
(2) His/Her own UserID to access HANDS. Call the ITSD help desk for assistance at 800-347-0887.
(3) Knowledge of keyboard strokes used in HANDS and completion of the pre-keying packet (mailed out one month before the scheduled training).
(4) A basic knowledge of Windows operating system.

Dates for 2007:
January 24-26 (class is full)
January 31 – February 2 (class is full)
February 21-23 (class is full)
June 20-22, 2007 (class is full)
July 11-13, 2007
July 25-27, 2007
September 19-21
October 24-26
November 28-30
December 12-14

Times:
Day 1 – 9am to 5pm (ending time subject to change)
Day 2 – 8am to 5pm (ending time subject to change)
Day 3 – 8am to 2pm

Location:
920 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City

Trainer: Melissa Seaver (melissa.seaver@dhss.mo.gov)
Registration Form