Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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; }( Y' u+ N; B+ }# }About the Pilot Project
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* Q) D8 O5 q; }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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
/ Q1 G, ]( l- R6 I1 t% N/ R3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
+ ^+ n/ A, z6 {3 s( \5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
) `5 I4 }' t* l2 \  S! E! {6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
2 S  {' v0 r9 S, g* [# V# e12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
* K$ D/ b8 X1 }. j. ^14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
% Y; t' g, X" R4 \16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
9 t/ [) y# C8 j2 Q9 T20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
8 C# x6 v. |0 l* e+ _4 ~4 S22.        Preparing for Employment
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1 E6 O/ v5 F9 a! @4 QHow long is the course?
: v' z1 H2 @$ m' d  ]5 EThe 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.
7 t" h$ r' ^6 EWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
. o- x# ?2 K; t4 z•        A minimum ESL level 4
7 n) @, W; }+ i4 ]- k" o5 e•        Criminal record check
( K# X7 j) Q, Z  B6 W•        2 references
" F9 P1 \3 w- [/ JHow do I register?
3 t! J- p; P1 B1 x# L. _1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

7 @& `& d6 X( b0 J! i* x! cPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
" @; ]% q' ~" M  `# XWho are the instructors?
2 A+ G+ K/ g; S. M$ w3 S8 CThe 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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How much does it cost?
+ o- _) F4 I4 n' [# J& R7 ZA $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 $200 back.
- ~% S2 [# A$ hWhere can I work once I graduate?
4 O/ w+ B& D% _- [•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
  M( h' Z+ G( x$ N9 ~+ I•        Families of children with disabilities



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