Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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About the Pilot Project
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& U6 }  I+ R! D4 w' 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

1.        Introduction to the Program
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3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
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# O: I9 P' u+ A- c$ C6.        Anatomy and Physiology
/ {9 U/ S! e3 e6 y7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
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. X; F" A1 ~" E, j3 u12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
, x+ z2 s5 v1 v  }/ h* R  ?- M! M15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
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7 p; h  E3 b- A# G: i# _18.         Attendant Self-Care
) O2 W9 N& p# l9 W7 i19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        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
•        A minimum ESL level 4
% e; n0 l6 `, Q9 p6 h•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2 J, q  L5 C" u% C& H2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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4 B- ~* F* ~1 q6 R3 m( }Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
; B* y8 Z/ Q5 B& i9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
9 q9 a3 h" S: t7 e3 |. f3 LA $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.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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