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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6 Q% L7 M! B+ W9 e& M) eThe 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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3 P& {. g& X  T3 S$ x+ |Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
/ S  H& t  T- g# Q2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
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7 Y& @# G# |& U( n! q6.        Anatomy and Physiology
: p7 O3 f7 e% [) S( `7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
. L3 D+ Z7 a$ a! b10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
9 i/ z6 P/ W7 W, l, a14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
4 p* I# s$ V2 q6 R2 B7 M17.        Medication Assistance
! @% s  f5 Z/ O5 R! |18.         Attendant Self-Care
6 _1 H0 s, B) h6 g$ M19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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How long is the course?
) q9 M' I0 q9 @1 l4 b/ cThe 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
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
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( h# G8 ?! ]7 V5 T  H3 LHow do I register?
# }  F% m; {% C1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
# Q" f0 q* ?; ^# A" ~9 ZThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 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?
, ^: _! |- b# w1 C•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
7 @! a5 A) L9 g•        Families of children with disabilities
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