Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project
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. x& E8 H) h) n" }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

1.        Introduction to the Program
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3.        Working in the Industry
- n3 K* e; |* H% o/ a$ y4.        Work Settings
: |' d7 [4 a5 l# D5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6 F4 N4 g' [  m* }) O6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
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9.        Personal Hygiene
4 C3 Z* O2 D1 H% T) H10.        First Aid/CPR
+ I' ?! z0 S) z& a  m. t11.        General Safety
% Y- O, [) t. D+ j12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
! i6 x; }7 }! D9 {$ P14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
5 B1 V' q: g4 Z" S2 e' G7 k20.         Respiratory Care
) Y$ ]* f& x& R" @21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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" z5 I6 E( f: S# N" A2 l/ ?# cHow 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.
! g* u  |7 I" w2 @) l) O* vWhat are the requirements?
1 Q1 \6 Q/ C! j•        Must be at least 18 years of age
# z3 x  O" @' F2 M7 [•        A minimum ESL level 4
( i8 e8 Q; c; j3 i+ m- g•        Criminal record check
5 J# F4 ^2 P) v3 A' S$ B8 k•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
5 k' ~0 q, f$ b8 R$ ~4 p) @3.        Send it to:
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! W( o# A( L. y- iPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
- L8 }& c- Y2 j4 ], bEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
$ H1 O5 `2 M" F, E9 F4 v/ p5 X4 U, vFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
; \' u- H3 F+ ]Where will the training take place?
4 |! X7 @# s# z9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
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.
Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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