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
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9 O: t+ d9 }/ S/ b5 AThe 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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
- R" f1 t+ g3 W4 G# ^6.        Anatomy and Physiology
, E8 z! e3 x+ S' a% \0 X% v7.        Body Movement and Positioning
3 k% E1 z3 A4 [4 j6 V* d8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
8 n" p: [" C1 x) W10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
; A$ D3 h& ?0 q8 i/ \/ @) L5 u14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
3 `/ _  q( q' q15.        Effective Communication
, X5 E, T1 ?6 X1 P  v6 d5 ^% D+ |16.        Mental Health
" w) i* A  b8 W' M. x+ m. }) P17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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8 R/ x/ Z: a9 E$ `7 d21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment


4 X5 Q0 q7 s- `" [How long is the course?
  F7 n0 [& y* d+ P8 AThe 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?
7 h/ j3 Z* V3 {: o: G8 D•        Must be at least 18 years of age
3 M) i7 Q1 A# j0 W•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
  J0 v9 S1 k5 M7 g8 d7 A+ o: j$ k/ vHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
# D3 H6 P; ], R# M2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

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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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! W! X; z% L: r9 n  I. F1 Q9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
( M1 X+ b5 I  r  kHow 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?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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