Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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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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; O, p$ O: E8 B2 ~6 d& [8 P1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
" X- p: T' ^+ @( h$ b5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
9 _! {' y% R# K- }8.        WHIMIS
& l# p" k+ }$ _- Y3 Y9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
! t! }+ s( j& }6 x13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
9 ]6 P/ K+ k5 k. x14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
/ U% \$ _# R* ]) b: q8 h+ T18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
: b0 f0 R: e( O$ N. |* L& 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?
; s! ?! \' _. X( ?3 u•        Must be at least 18 years of age
& e" l8 V& `; Q•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
: e4 A, K% v8 A% G' b  M7 {•        2 references
How do I register?
& X- l  T5 U6 N7 V: R. L1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
9 p% L1 i0 z8 D8 e% p2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

; [% e# @" @2 R. @0 gPhone:  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
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
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" h* i$ v* F' YHow 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?
1 l5 G1 B  M8 J4 Q- y•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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