Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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/ W/ Y: }8 H, R1 ZThe 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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2 }, U4 [! s5 t, a% yLessons offered through the CLAT program

! S' h3 m# D1 w: e; S1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
: Z3 m* P# h! t1 p, E' B3.        Working in the Industry
0 W4 R. r% _" H& S& R6 d4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
+ d# H9 O0 k8 S) o6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
7 t1 g7 }# d6 g10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
" u$ E  Y: j7 s5 g$ U12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
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14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
% C! m0 ]; O: Q+ {! v( P, q7 [15.        Effective Communication
% D( W, Y4 p. _  N7 M: p# J& k$ r16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
& Y/ w5 R- A2 J1 ?3 e- n& B% {18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
2 w& ?+ }, T* p21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How 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
1 b; S) U0 w. }- s  P: V2 t3 x•        A minimum ESL level 4
6 Q! o# T  W% P; W8 ]) ~9 |•        Criminal record check
% x- v, }. S# \) J$ w3 L- E- f9 x•        2 references
' J$ r# h: Q  T1 i  M. sHow do I register?
1.        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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Fax:  780-424-6313
( }: b8 ^1 P5 |  ^6 l9 R7 ?Who are the instructors?
2 G$ Z# Z5 N4 X: Y3 n! ^, ]The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
5 w6 I. `/ p7 r0 t$ C9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
( _' D% N- F5 ?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.
Where can I work once I graduate?
3 N* s: V9 X9 t  J8 {7 ^& D' d•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
0 L; `) V, n2 t# n# H•        Families of children with disabilities



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