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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.2 S0 U8 R) f6 Q
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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1. Introduction to the Program7 L6 B. b8 \' f6 L |; S1 P( B
2. Introduction to the Care Industry
% V+ q& z7 D0 b+ A8 ]4 w& T& g3 ?: R3. Working in the Industry
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5. Working with the Employer/Consumer
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( j0 u9 \! v# z! v0 J7. Body Movement and Positioning
) I+ {/ v5 ^; X r8. WHIMIS
2 o, F7 v/ p% d9. Personal Hygiene, t: b* V. n% F' J$ s! m6 X5 e% e
10. First Aid/CPR. m7 u! _1 z% J0 _" H% K5 g
11. General Safety , i4 f) c' V! e
12. Assistive Devices and Supplies
4 _* Z b! ?3 _7 W13. Diet/Meal Preparation
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15. Effective Communication
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18. Attendant Self-Care
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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, o Y5 B. g; Z% `3 p* {/ y
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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+ C, S0 `4 P# \$ A. c+ W
• A minimum ESL level 4' l6 z8 G# ]* v9 G
• Criminal record check
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How do I register?& ^! ?" g$ X; v; F/ T6 F
1. Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form% S& [# A1 C. j. ^9 s
2. Fully complete application form
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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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