Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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About the Pilot Project

+ K' O- @# ^( e1 HThe 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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; k7 q* w, _0 I7 P1 xLessons offered through the CLAT program

8 P& m" w# P0 N9 o1 o1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
/ G/ `1 b! Z0 R/ C; p- J) a" f4.        Work Settings
2 K  B3 `7 v6 b$ a+ Y( G' ]  s5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
3 A: s* ^! z" \% V7 p1 v7 B7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
! @5 _9 b0 T9 x* g10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
, S; K! X3 k) c. v1 E, |12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
3 j% q! k* d- B) c( d! d6 i13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
; g  L) K% P/ S* v4 i& V15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
+ e+ i  H: S1 ~2 F, o( w19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
8 a. M# x6 c1 u8 f20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
/ t5 x$ v0 K3 E7 V( w9 J22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
6 d8 Y) m- `, ~( Y3 c* bThe 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.
" C6 X* `" H/ s" T$ pWhat are the requirements?
2 h! t2 C% W1 v6 t5 s•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
. m1 l$ @/ h& z! Q•        2 references
, L' I0 g* A) T. h  U: KHow do I register?
3 G  u9 l8 s$ Y( b1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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2 G8 H0 B1 U% S$ g+ z: F" h1 kWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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( K* |8 L; p; @& J1 U9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
) S6 c* I6 I% Q4 W  ~How much does it cost?
* B1 Z/ j8 ]$ O+ WA $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?
' J; Q/ O/ \' F5 t) M3 I•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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