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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0 j# }: {  c8 t+ yThe 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
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
$ i/ A2 |4 B) N6 y, |& z0 R3 Z3.        Working in the Industry
+ Z/ f4 t6 Q8 {) `+ f* g1 B4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
0 O" @' S" [6 z4 n$ \6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
! E& J! t' ~4 u10.        First Aid/CPR
; p; Z0 J( F& v2 s11.        General Safety
& d  H: L, w* s9 k: y12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
: t- ?1 K, k$ u, @2 k0 T& r. w13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
1 R, \" P' X5 ?0 K; d14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
2 T) Y% X& a7 q0 W# z( m- v0 Q15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
. h' P! s6 _8 d. ~# U$ C0 t$ F17.        Medication Assistance
' j  M" Q1 Q- |& A  O( Q8 X2 `) }% _18.         Attendant Self-Care
. h8 l9 X/ H- K4 d' T2 {1 o1 I19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
2 i9 z  H! S- H9 h# `+ U21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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% u% H. R7 R) s# e5 jHow long is the course?
. l  \8 h7 [3 X2 TThe 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
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
/ I; H% g- ~0 X+ @4 X2 M•        2 references
How do I register?
# H8 {! x: @! b5 f1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
6 f9 o4 a: z3 [2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
# Q" @6 h$ {; m. u' _9 \) ^Who are the instructors?
! o2 R/ d; k! j8 [The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9 [# a( K- R% p4 W* c9125 – 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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
' g$ U# M9 n# g. }7 K/ p$ ^2 t8 d1 D•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
2 X3 x( t/ c1 ?6 J& A7 i6 q0 L•        Families of children with disabilities



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