Competent Professional Authority (CPA)
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Description
Determine WIC Program eligibility. Complete hematological testing, assess anthropometrical measurements, nutritional assessment, and assign nutrition risk codes. Prepare and implement participant nutrition education plans.
Tasks
- Conduct participant assessments and document identification of WIC risk codes.
- Prepare nutrition and breastfeeding care plans, and document participant contacts.
- Prescribe and tailor food packages based on participant needs.
- Deliver and document nutrition education, including breastfeeding support.
- Refer participants to health and social service programs and document follow-up.
- Participate in meetings and continuing education programs as required.
Qualifications / Education
Education – Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or related field; must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN eligible through CDR, or hold credentials as an NDTR, RN, PA, or Physician.
Experience – One year of experience in the community/public health nutrition setting or one year of graduate work is recommended. When the individual has no relevant work experience, the new employee will be supervised by the Nutrition Education Coordinator until competency in the CPA role is demonstrated.
Experience – One year of experience in the community/public health nutrition setting or one year of graduate work is recommended. When the individual has no relevant work experience, the new employee will be supervised by the Nutrition Education Coordinator until competency in the CPA role is demonstrated.
