Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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% T- h. U5 l, i, V1 j' RAbout the Pilot Project
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5 r6 {# H6 }/ J* r6 W: YThe 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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7 n% z  F& O2 X. c1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
2 {7 b3 Q, ]! @/ b3 R( ^; I3.        Working in the Industry
$ _$ e" I# @4 A4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
% t6 v% J) m0 K1 Y6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
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9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
4 D, R4 O/ z, ]8 a+ d2 \% k* s9 ?11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
8 M) j( w' I' j0 v9 d- O14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
, A1 y0 p& _) B15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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% i( Q9 e& M1 K0 V, AHow long is the course?
0 A+ U' w4 Q  r) ?6 U9 zThe 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.
  a& _0 h/ w2 p& F$ o+ A) GWhat are the requirements?
' j- h9 G2 e! e$ q: k•        Must be at least 18 years of age
- \/ [5 e. ~, \, T( y4 J•        A minimum ESL level 4
5 p% C* l5 n- B, k" a! n+ S+ L# R•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
; N/ s' ?' L2 YHow do I register?
6 A1 i5 r/ a; Z7 }1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
$ ]7 D( i# K2 v/ A  m2.        Fully complete application form
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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  b- `* l# z1 ]4 N; ~1 v- w3 k9 K9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
  n" x/ y2 j. e% aHow much does it cost?
& h! S8 X1 z. bA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
1 W6 l) w" n: s3 Q  o7 Y•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
2 t- i$ Q3 I4 T3 f•        Families of children with disabilities
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