Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information

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& C/ k# [3 q4 W. \7 g  JAbout the Pilot Project
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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.

" ^8 y. {5 M* \) ?) [Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
  ]' [; x2 O/ ?6 w* D4.        Work Settings
% y3 \8 V; V# v0 [: k5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
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8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
% a# q/ t/ e4 X; i% i+ I; h/ j10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
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14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
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4 E/ w  d( x4 ^+ M" j17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
3 N: B$ x0 ]; m* _* |7 p& {19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
1 S- h5 q5 z7 [% Y! G3 U! {20.         Respiratory Care
7 Q- H6 `, ]7 o2 N4 U21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
' I) s( G1 ~, m22.        Preparing for Employment
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7 e0 c. K) K& z) f+ H* k5 aHow long is the course?
  k8 k; ]! z2 G$ {8 G/ k& uThe 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?
) v% K) D6 @7 j& w8 k$ u•        Must be at least 18 years of age
8 f: b% w. _  a•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

! N8 j( W! N# H7 t. z4 L! s6 H: ]Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
$ ?5 S/ v5 Q: q: g* Q& P2 f2 NEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
% s: W+ h% l5 h" Q' a7 V( sFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The 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?
- [7 ~/ a  w! s- Y  M  A8 J/ HA $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?
4 D- {5 k+ d6 \•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities



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