Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
- O% j% L! m1 C4 T& J. _7 ?. PCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
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& W5 ~# i+ `& Q9 |* l" g* xAbout the Pilot Project

. w. F9 u0 {: `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.
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  ^& s- N! S( Y- B4 }4 P& Y8 q; E) }Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
; U3 m& {- M; a8 a; a% ^% N2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
9 _, a& n" \- q2 ?: s3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
& G- w! I0 w2 ^2 S/ W5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
4 p6 q# B* H8 h! i6.        Anatomy and Physiology
. B  y- f8 E% t3 M1 e6 q7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
. K( V& m. N" v9 M" b* u12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
6 Y7 S9 n: M: X  D& x: n( ?- a14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
$ |, a6 k5 J( F1 k16.        Mental Health
# f5 }3 v+ B  I/ l4 r" @17.        Medication Assistance
: O+ q$ N. n  V( L, l18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
7 x+ x3 g$ x8 P7 E- A21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
. j* c, f% B; S# Q1 }5 }22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
" v3 j2 j- q8 U4 MThe 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.
" u. i& `; p1 n' O3 }7 BWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
/ M2 E% Q" B* b8 Z  w- D•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
, J) F" C" v  Q9 c9 pHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
; S% Y, h9 \; K3 R* zEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
- p: q& r$ J' l; v" hFax:  780-424-6313
+ w* t/ t( f. w% B- hWho are the instructors?
4 a# g4 D4 K& O; E% _. G2 xThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
; a' S7 e% P1 E- k) A' l* N' {9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
7 G1 [& J8 [; a- [% XHow much does it cost?
" Y. q3 \- t; R6 T4 o' d# @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.
3 e- L& Y3 W6 W, VWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
) f5 y( i8 ^3 j•        Families of children with disabilities
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