WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) Candidate's Certification Manual (2010)

The WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) certification process is a standardized competency based system for certifying paraprofessional staff as Competent Professional Authorities (CPAs).  The WNA Candidate’s Certification Manual is designed for local agency paraprofessional staff going through this certification method.  To obtain a copy of the Candidate’s Manual, click on the desired links below to download and print.

Qualified reviewers may obtain the WNA Reviewer's Manual by contacting the state WIC program at WICTCDS@cdph.ca.gov.

WNA Candidates Manual Tasks:

Candidate’s Manual Binder Cover Page (PDF)

Candidate’s Manual Binder Sleeve (PDF)

Task I (PDF)- Communication and Cultural Competence

Task II (PDF)- Certification

Task III (PDF)- Nutrition and Health in WIC

Task IV (PDF)- Individual Education/Counseling

Task V (PDF, 1.2MB)- Food Instruments and Food Packages

Task VI (PDF)- Group Education (Class)

 WNA Certification Guidance for Candidates & Reviewers:

WNA Certification Process (PDF)

Task Content (PDF)

Glossary of Common WNA Certification Terms (PDF) 

WNA Certification Approval Request Form (PDF)

Recommendations for Reviewers (PDF)

Tips:  The Interview (PDF)  The Quiz (PDF)  The Observation (PDF) The File Audit (PDF)

Training Resources for WNA Candidate's Certification Manual (2008) (PDF)

Solving Implementation Concerns: Ideas from Other Agencies (PDF)