Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



About the Pilot Project

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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
" v1 ~; _9 {' d- O3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8 I6 z5 K7 n; T; k8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
9 h, P% C: g5 }* ?" a10.        First Aid/CPR
" M9 o- o7 f8 V" n0 f11.        General Safety
# W: L! l# r' R. S+ H- N; g5 w12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
" [% s7 k1 y1 A3 P13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
8 C: I) l+ j# \% @, I. O14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
% n7 B4 y4 ^7 l4 B1 w16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
4 Q: Q4 i! A7 o& F5 z- F18.         Attendant Self-Care
( H# W' f. z" l) t19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
- _9 [4 S' Y; {21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
& K6 y/ x- d- f& w8 L* TThe 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.
! O/ L; r, E$ U0 K+ t& cWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
3 d2 u" R# a( U* ^. y1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
! A' [6 j' P; S  ?2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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8 J* |6 f/ v/ DPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
$ W4 b, N3 e! X7 N0 v, H  ^Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
) X; X& F, F! R- N5 C! ~: o7 dThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
$ {" k3 `$ {- w! D# ~9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
7 s0 k1 ?, r9 `How 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.
1 Q* S( r: O2 n5 eWhere can I work once I graduate?
" [3 ]! @! O. m, Q) d•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
' |! k. c! L% q  t4 U# q•        Families of children with disabilities


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