Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
1 P6 w# l# v, H$ _0 a# H$ oCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
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. p  Q3 v6 Y: HAbout the Pilot Project

8 K( _- i1 E! p4 K- ^+ V. |9 |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.

) V9 c1 k# F9 B9 g  E4 u3 x, mLessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
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4.        Work Settings
! S: u/ N5 b6 q5 S$ j. F7 v5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
" @, @8 H- C7 ~+ C! H$ ]! `. l6.        Anatomy and Physiology
: ]4 _2 p( c* G5 }4 O. w% `" X5 v7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
" g( o# p2 ]7 Q( I" M10.        First Aid/CPR
8 C6 @# f/ K8 v( m% D! }1 @11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
7 s& ]& }1 a1 `13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
3 {( o: G; A  r2 c. ]: E9 S- z8 T14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
7 E- A* V5 A1 U6 [15.        Effective Communication
/ n) ^. o  I+ \3 v4 ]' f16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
: f3 k) v% r8 [1 g18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
1 N0 `2 X/ a7 y; n- u& e; N" B( z: Z20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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. A  ~% U0 ~: z0 Y+ gHow 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
4 n* j5 h& b" j. O  B! X•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        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
$ W# Q2 B* s( F. |% b. yFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
  h* D) z0 z, C( }2 V8 |* h( KThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
5 m, {' o# K( lWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
! o6 `/ A1 _! b' S* TEdmonton, 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?
" i  t1 j) t& Z6 A/ A7 g4 |8 @7 n0 M* q•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
1 C+ n: I& c, x! _1 ?* [2 R. I•        Families of children with disabilities
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