Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project
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5 G* Y& D) x! m* e1 F; w" _1 IThe 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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1.        Introduction to the Program
3 c- e4 w1 k: {. d5 l( `: m2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
0 I! H& S$ ~0 Y5 u' @4.        Work Settings
8 y: ~0 Z# a6 v/ O& y* k, n) N7 |5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
: s% u3 r! ~/ Q3 E' m. i' N6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
+ S6 G/ c/ A9 p0 R12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
4 b3 S- Q: ?& K( h. I- ~# `3 m- K13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
6 _' v5 _( j, k' N14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
) B0 N( P2 v  r: h. B& ~) e: b15.        Effective Communication
! D, ]) I# v+ m4 J16.        Mental Health
. z( I4 W1 O" |( @) X17.        Medication Assistance
7 K  l+ t6 D' {. F# E) ~18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
' I/ Y( q; p  B  p- a8 H20.         Respiratory Care
3 M: \. h, i% a  t' G21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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4 U7 U$ e+ l# {" I7 q% dHow long is the course?
! E! Z1 S7 L7 Y; v% |% r6 ~The 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?
4 m( B8 l5 p3 [% s! i•        Must be at least 18 years of age
1 _; r  n. ]4 G/ G) ]•        A minimum ESL level 4
  C( z1 }+ l9 b* ?- _•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
! q( Z! J) X( b: i4 t9 `How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
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6 Y; Y2 L4 z8 o4 V  |/ DPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
1 a1 M/ Q' _  F% g+ L. W8 d( ^1 S1 K9 BEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
! t7 }1 D  c. Q1 y( Z7 `# aWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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9125 – 50 Street
) v6 q9 M. B! w: h- G5 aEdmonton, AB
9 n* r8 G# H6 C' q$ U" XHow 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?
8 Z9 [1 f. U. J, @7 d•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
, N2 W6 a2 V3 K( s•        Families of children with disabilities
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