Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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8 O$ |6 B' S: T) p3 |4 b7 T9 \About the Pilot Project
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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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
# ?' j+ f2 `' m+ p2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
" \. x4 g# v3 h1 f4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
" |) v' j8 t. ]6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
; X. U8 G3 S. ~( B8.        WHIMIS
! Z2 c6 ^6 k. R: t. T; x9.        Personal Hygiene
, e8 m) ^! _$ @10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
# @: O- d, H6 @& I12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
9 c/ y& Y! U; s13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
, r& f- |0 t' @5 ~6 Y9 s- j# M3 h8 V15.        Effective Communication
! v1 W$ j/ [2 Y' ]/ Y16.        Mental Health
7 _# a$ w; j6 n6 E5 j: _17.        Medication Assistance
0 i" G) t5 ^0 g1 m4 p18.         Attendant Self-Care
; ~$ D1 y9 b/ I. g# d19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
5 [* b2 |% U: s6 ^  q/ ?- F  D20.         Respiratory Care
; B% \& ~0 |) Q21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
8 ~3 A2 }; l: s22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
7 T7 N, L6 Z0 _4 `6 j9 V& G  zThe 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?
# f$ y9 j, H  u/ J- ^•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
  [. W. t4 V4 d•        Criminal record check
9 c1 L, N0 w. I& S5 h0 q•        2 references
How do I register?
9 P$ N: Z0 y* Z1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
' A8 A) J) L! p3 k3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
, M# r0 |9 K7 G0 p; YEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
. h" u" h) l/ `. F; Y+ JWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
  P5 B. f' @; Z8 V9125 – 50 Street
" W" K4 B4 c9 j3 ]8 y; zEdmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
) D( P( R2 x; b8 `. _4 a* [4 QA $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?
: D# X# p6 N2 W0 }9 ?•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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