Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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* ]# h4 n# }; P+ zThe 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
3 c2 b! M  g% Z0 |# l5 x# R* n2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
% ]( U5 v! Z( h. g: X/ E4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
9 K( ~* m, j9 h; O/ p9 m5 @# J8.        WHIMIS
7 j5 v7 x4 Y) e1 ~( i5 v9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
$ z% N! J! m) N16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
$ G6 k3 E' b3 u/ l/ ]' j19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
$ W- N$ @4 R1 i# G20.         Respiratory Care
" e4 }" J: H6 @# v21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
( ?( c/ @: q2 f22.        Preparing for Employment
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9 Z- W+ {0 s9 XHow 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
2 y$ B% ]* v* a, y4 }* G•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
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How do I register?
+ T$ [3 N4 k5 o9 {3 w1.        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?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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9125 – 50 Street
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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?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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