Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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) a* n0 R8 I$ `& j' {: u# yAbout the Pilot Project
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- i% n% i, W9 [( F% q8 o) eThe 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
- I8 o. G6 l8 B" }2 V2 Z3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
$ I& M: E1 `7 m, `) Z5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
: K% @; Y4 S$ T# X. v. r8.        WHIMIS
7 F4 T  H" x+ ~: G9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
# x7 G7 u- z2 b" p11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
& S) v0 z6 w" l9 L15.        Effective Communication
9 Y7 }) ?2 s  w6 i* K- B16.        Mental Health
4 g! {, n7 z0 G: B/ h' O! v17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
3 D7 Z- u& |: Y  x* b19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
+ E2 c) O2 ^. c; k- ^22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
3 R# f0 K. R9 J* K. J7 `# ]. P1 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.
, k# g3 r& I0 o& C  [0 ^What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
- a2 E' v+ B4 J$ o0 mHow do I register?
: U& e7 s/ ]8 _0 G, R7 K' ?1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
/ j9 F) S9 a$ [! s2.        Fully complete application form
: v6 Z: m4 J1 f8 C+ A# X+ P. ?3.        Send it to:

! r- F* b& s5 {/ A% NPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
1 C6 ?' q; M4 N, kEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
/ i) N2 l- [' O% J# ]Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
, x% p' ?! _1 G) d& ]Where will the training take place?
" r" h" N8 s0 j& ^9125 – 50 Street
; R; H; f8 ~9 w, M$ H, ?Edmonton, AB
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 $200 back.
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  j: X: @1 ~4 H1 M: ?$ _8 I$ i•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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