Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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About the Pilot Project
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9 t' q3 D( D: f- Y4 fThe 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
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, `+ Q2 y+ n5 D; r+ {& f! ]9 G& S1.        Introduction to the Program
6 L) @) X$ Y2 \% [8 Q, q1 M2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
- r1 Z" u; c- {! C" J4 J5 G3.        Working in the Industry
: R0 X6 c0 c8 M! ?; t: _" v3 f4.        Work Settings
7 P( ~: d% Z6 p/ l2 b5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
3 E7 C% C2 c# N# ]) M- U7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
1 k' `& r( ~9 A$ ?0 y10.        First Aid/CPR
, {# c, F5 }& D3 E( @* y11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
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14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
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2 C* m( ~/ K- c  s* a+ O8 f18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
" @$ T- D  R5 t7 U20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
/ e" b8 n; d* B22.        Preparing for Employment
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# c# e) s9 k6 H1 M+ u3 H; W: F; |How long is the course?
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?
9 k6 ^4 z6 t. [. Q, h•        Must be at least 18 years of age
' E- ^+ r2 b# N6 g2 O8 x•        A minimum ESL level 4
' y6 m1 v# f7 {4 U2 {; E2 X•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
+ h  j; \6 j6 r# B2 v& E& G+ ?5 uHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
. J  S4 N$ O- e0 v3 m$ V2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

9 b. S" K0 C! IPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
- q7 c0 s3 u4 M! ^+ Z% LEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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0 S8 d! ~7 H. g! H- qWho are the instructors?
- w5 A( B& D- IThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
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) B. {( P/ v2 C5 }* jEdmonton, AB
+ i' ^* ~- j* w% J1 F4 [1 \: j* Y* `5 A3 fHow 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.
# V& f3 g/ j0 T' h, V# o" T( fWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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