Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information


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About the Pilot Project

! t& Q. D2 z1 o% WThe 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
# E4 A: ~+ u1 O! w2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
* [2 \, |* j; h( x5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
' E2 Z: X' |# O. L1 E" ^2 @8 G14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
  l" X; A8 ]- G* R/ c17.        Medication Assistance
1 V! c! Z8 e3 R) G8 V$ |: h% {3 b18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
& T0 t% m+ m/ _+ \3 J8 p, B# N20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
+ _7 N' D9 O$ Q, C) z8 K' ?1 s3 ~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
; u" @+ x8 ]- f, ~, e' B+ o( w1 p•        A minimum ESL level 4
! a/ B" F* w$ t2 U+ I6 ]: d1 n4 X! }•        Criminal record check
. f" l: _/ C! \. H- v/ i•        2 references
3 [7 o# E( \, O/ z- IHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
3 S% }6 A! T/ h9 ^+ P2.        Fully complete application form
; T* [: d$ p/ W" k1 n. q% }8 \" k& p" s: P  V3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
2 r* O6 i) M  B( `5 NEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
+ g1 ^! D5 V, g: B: q  LThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
  h: q5 d% K2 g0 S* a* u5 SEdmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
: j) x- g9 a2 M+ H) vA $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 $200 back.
; S$ F2 e4 c: iWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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