Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project
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+ H8 C8 I1 o6 C( _2 RThe 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
/ p0 U, O' v4 M+ s2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
; }' Y8 N0 B  Q' [, }6.        Anatomy and Physiology
: ?( _. i0 y. s7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
3 I, E9 C; S1 T7 M" ?9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
, s' e( X1 L0 g* L13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
% F# r& s; x- |7 q16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
$ T9 b& ~4 g1 Y  i: j- @19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
( J( d7 ~: x) V. \/ F/ A% ~+ K& z20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
% m4 Z2 Q" r. {7 ]22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
; x9 p' T8 V& Y& w  I7 n1 VThe 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.
8 f5 [6 M$ D! F$ O7 _4 LWhat are the requirements?
& f1 I) b3 {- B  I, \$ h, Y1 A! i•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
' c7 q. O0 e$ `8 h2 J/ L•        Criminal record check
0 q0 t! B! }6 Q5 C( F3 z•        2 references
8 [. h' Z6 G/ u4 f0 a! }! BHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2 Q+ {; c  K" ]6 V8 j2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
/ \; t( U* h/ p; vThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
. X1 O4 [% e3 ?  h# d' G1 M3 ]Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
) H0 D& z) P, _! g2 A& N: vHow 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.
+ S0 l0 p# w/ D- `Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities



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