Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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  o% m3 L, j$ _' J: ~About the Pilot Project

. H! [! ^% U# R2 vThe 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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) A1 F3 G% t0 i9 A' T/ _Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
* @, P% E$ {+ `- ~1 }2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
8 ~5 o$ b1 ]* P4 w9 ?( |# V! y3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
" h8 H" m& q) Z1 J. Q6 h5 V5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
+ V! E- e0 \, E. E+ L7.        Body Movement and Positioning
6 F% U1 t. v: R1 x3 _( S8 X5 U1 V( p8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
; w% |9 R4 |4 o2 @/ G10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
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& a  k3 p& ?. B2 ?& }. C13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
7 Q( f& H9 M# K7 W. O  }15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
0 f) r, g% W$ S18.         Attendant Self-Care
" K- d1 q1 ~9 s5 ]% t, u19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
/ b( {# V" g# @21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
" C' h- d1 u9 ?) T& X6 T* p: NThe 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.
6 t! D  ]9 [7 h& _' S3 {! ~What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
% D+ ]  o  A5 Y6 A•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
' D- R  Y9 ?- u  r% r" KHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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3 j! ?/ D6 i: k9 c, b: F4 EPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
( ]2 |* N6 z. R( Q9 z: o' w+ s5 x8 ?Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
- w% y. [) B7 `2 iThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
) G1 H2 A1 O7 }" I0 KWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
4 ~9 @' L7 e- ^# V2 O! bHow 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 $200 back.
, i5 \4 b$ b5 P5 b; p, |Where can I work once I graduate?
- `' m3 U) H2 R3 ~" J3 v* v& c•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
/ ]  i. E* U( X& I, y•        Families of children with disabilities



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