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

8 D1 {- K& ^: w6 [; 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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program

; B6 q3 F  V- ?2 b5 }/ ^  z1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
6 `4 x. Z0 Y7 ~& h- }0 e6 j% L3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
) x8 S2 Q% _' f. @5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
- w3 f8 b# S4 O* @8 }& e, b6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
3 J1 j- W7 r3 ^) a  |7 Q! J. \11.        General Safety
4 v1 Z/ V: f' G7 {% O" V) O12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
* `$ U+ o) j  n3 k# I13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
5 t8 i2 j: }" e16.        Mental Health
; h! {+ W% z9 U17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
1 t' B/ q+ e: D  g21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
- R8 D& k" {6 S3 c  j$ M8 ^8 S) r  X22.        Preparing for Employment
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( P3 j: ]+ v8 {/ nHow long is the course?
6 {! X: M8 _) v! ^! c2 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.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
- m! F" q' K2 a•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
) M7 x* `/ N( h1 u$ W6 V- _How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
9 L! G  O! K' ?) mEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
( w' [& O* f+ p6 CThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
) S8 a! b5 e, u9125 – 50 Street
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5 ?( t6 {7 N# K% ~How much does it cost?
$ U8 ^. J, a% ?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.
4 ]* k) i; W' vWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
( ]) D( p- K  G8 ~5 D•        Families of children with disabilities

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