Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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7 \; [; n% u+ _& E# \6 YAbout the Pilot Project
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! ~) J9 A$ t2 Y8 RThe 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

1.        Introduction to the Program
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3.        Working in the Industry
- k7 \# @" }# w4.        Work Settings
+ z( `9 p% B( J. |. _5 h- A6 F5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
, r2 k: [9 a6 G7 o7.        Body Movement and Positioning
/ t6 L2 Q3 V$ J7 v4 w  ]8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
# o7 h" ~% F) O; e* Y11.        General Safety
( d6 L8 N! |, |' v) N  \+ j12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
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15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
4 ~$ f9 ^2 V% a( O18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
4 n) C+ o* r3 d$ V: X! @20.         Respiratory Care
1 _0 l6 U# D' z: E21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
  U; Q2 ^/ K1 R: n. `8 \6 w) YThe 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.
! T6 K4 \) T& n6 c6 x: LWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
% _4 J4 F4 I( o" |; u0 D•        A minimum ESL level 4
/ K: j! w# y& W1 k$ L8 J6 A•        Criminal record check
6 o3 C, p! X' A) \7 m  l•        2 references
How do I register?
/ Q2 E) x) C) I7 G7 f7 F3 r9 M# y1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
9 d8 z3 `9 m: O0 P7 I4 x' m( G0 Z/ L2.        Fully complete application form
. r8 G2 }% |- g9 h; Q- u3.        Send it to:

  r6 i! |/ Q. I7 Z& d" S  NPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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Who are the instructors?
+ X9 G$ \' G( s  s7 T) N! ]: wThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
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) ^/ B9 X" A! p3 n( F. }! \1 U% CEdmonton, AB
, J6 L' l7 ~$ SHow 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
2 L9 u" q& V/ Q% @•        Families of children with disabilities



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