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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- t5 `; L5 N: Q/ \8 B, p( s' OThe 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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: Q& ~0 S; C4 n# ]Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
+ C/ x( }; V2 \- d7 F, a# \5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
; t8 S, F7 s7 _8 u! }2 L6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
# k4 y- |$ y8 D" m( f9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
: F4 H5 U2 u) \: s. B13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
; w. x8 |( e% Q14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
$ _. @1 e9 _# A6 \& D7 H! l7 S4 \16.        Mental Health
9 _8 Q% ]8 I! r$ T% B: g17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
8 O0 t1 e* R5 L3 k! b19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
5 G4 C% {% i# v22.        Preparing for Employment

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9 s9 p( d. s# MHow 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?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
  Y, E( p# W6 b: b) E# J# n) r•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
: ~9 h+ u0 Z" S/ J- F2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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7 e$ A' B1 X  s. u9 U% xPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
3 h" o/ K7 |/ v6 ]/ S% ?/ lWho are the instructors?
& L7 W/ t9 b- g# sThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
( M8 w3 m3 X; P6 A4 T: YWhere will the training take place?
( i+ l1 _$ _* D9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
% t4 e6 v) w) MHow much does it cost?
: a6 ^- ?9 v$ MA $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.
7 U8 y  Y/ l# R- FWhere can I work once I graduate?
/ P/ u; f* d8 C4 Q( K•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
- E) O2 g4 ?3 [* u! p7 R" c" I•        Families of children with disabilities
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