Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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# \3 P8 `( v9 E4 q9 _7 @- PAbout the Pilot Project

9 @: _  ^0 Y) ~# r. KThe Rick Hansen Community Living Attendant Training Pilot Project (CLAT) is community driven and facilitated by people with disabilities and community partners based on the philosophy of consumer/employer directed care.  It prepares students with the theory and practical skills to provide a flexible array of supports specific to each consumer/employer’s unique independent living needs.

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) z  _- F% p, U  s% U: }9 m/ x2 Q  S1.        Introduction to the Program
# F/ w2 q0 V. p( W2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
4 U! i. b' U- k) I3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
) l: W( b# L( y+ J6 A3 ~6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
0 V- j8 k2 L4 t8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
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' a0 D; U5 v* }" H! n6 e11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
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% T" }2 `# U$ D. v18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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% b: c; `$ E" g; B9 Z( ^" v& eHow long is the course?
The course is six weeks in total.  The first three weeks are full time in the classroom and the remaining three weeks is a half day in the classroom and half day in the consumer’s home doing your practicum.  This pilot session is scheduled for October 22, 2012 – November 30, 2012.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
' ]9 d9 [5 m" m5 [: L; ~9 E•        A minimum ESL level 4
; M0 d0 |$ D, a& L, e•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
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( }  z+ G% }) \/ N( ~$ [1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
& t; V' G. k% n$ J& W+ n8 j' FWho are the instructors?
* c; U) H4 c  J# C& `; |. IThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
A $25 non-refundable check will be required upon submitting your application.  Once accepted to the program, the student will be required to pay $400.  Upon graduating, the student will receive $200 back.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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