Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information

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$ n- q$ a) Z" z1 nAbout the Pilot Project
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0 t3 E: E! O5 F' e; LThe 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
4 v* C7 k: [; x' U2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
/ T: i. J! Y, R; T3.        Working in the Industry
" N$ h+ T: X, Q; O4.        Work Settings
9 x0 a9 v& d4 K8 \: C( E, {5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
, {- {, o0 }, V: K6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
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0 F' N6 Q' K' ]7 f9.        Personal Hygiene
6 ~, O# j$ u) H! D2 w# e3 _8 x10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
0 v/ ]3 Z- |8 g' Y12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
8 S1 k; s4 O* o) f; Q13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
( A3 U0 m0 S3 V2 L; f( W0 h18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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  r6 o8 H" A# l21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
1 z+ q, H2 x# y: _. z2 k22.        Preparing for Employment
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How 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.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 [! L! V: E1 j  i( \. u•        Criminal record check
$ N' y$ g& T% S3 B5 T  J•        2 references
How do I register?
% }9 n" X( x9 t1 A  Y/ z: L1.        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
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6 B: U, S2 {/ P( p( DFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
; I7 i5 q8 a# ^. N9 M* q9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
9 L$ H0 \+ w( }3 eA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
4 X+ S2 H1 W$ c$ R7 m) T•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
& W& C+ Q: ]  q) m•        Families of children with disabilities



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