Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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& k. Y# k# s6 B! x7 Y7 hAbout the Pilot Project
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The 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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
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+ ~) a/ R. i3 {1 g3 }, B# u4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
& F+ }: A! j' k* X, g. u7 a5 \6.        Anatomy and Physiology
( j0 u9 \! v# z! v0 J7.        Body Movement and Positioning
) I+ {/ v5 ^; X  r8.        WHIMIS
2 o, F7 v/ p% d9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
4 _* Z  b! ?3 _7 W13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
( R# j; p! X/ k4 a9 O; X, f# S& [14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
& l& ?/ |$ D4 O  ~; {16.        Mental Health
" z% k8 a# M2 A+ v17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
( ?% M' M6 V* R: |( n4 B19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
7 }4 v2 T8 t" p$ k7 j4 U21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
. I( p0 t) l& F22.        Preparing for Employment

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. Q: v' u, s9 G* j; m5 |% F* k$ W: sHow long is the course?
# s5 w# t* ], jThe 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.
: I1 J: {& O, m1 ~What are the requirements?
# x6 o# o: P+ i•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
4 B& H3 g# Q) y6 x6 B3 O•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
: }9 m/ c" o# H* X3.        Send it to:

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Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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! b& d: w( ~9 w; w0 C3 d/ zWho are the instructors?
" q  ~- K: y6 u. cThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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8 M. P# i& C% d0 h9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
& w: F$ o' l7 h6 L; S6 I6 NA $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.
8 u" m2 ^0 F# |3 ^Where can I work once I graduate?
3 q8 R5 k% ]# p8 I: y' ^7 Z! A•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
& _2 j8 j! |. h% _: W, R) ~. V•        Families of children with disabilities
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