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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The 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

- l4 {/ X3 |- }% p1.        Introduction to the Program
( j2 j5 _6 G1 ]2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
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4.        Work Settings
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6.        Anatomy and Physiology
) D, `4 {# h2 ~; u6 v7.        Body Movement and Positioning
! d" n6 |! Z9 w! T8.        WHIMIS
6 q5 E8 l4 p4 M' h  W. |5 I9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
  j: B# J# k5 f11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
2 z+ I+ L) ^3 |15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
9 m* _, V2 R+ W& N8 U; A5 F18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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! i8 g  G1 Y/ T" [21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
. k2 y$ E8 I) M; H# H22.        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?
8 `$ k; M* |- X, I•        Must be at least 18 years of age
! s% u0 D0 I1 D6 k$ K•        A minimum ESL level 4
' A1 m7 O  R  n1 L. Y$ |2 [7 s) V•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
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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" Q% e1 G: c2 h, M6 C0 DEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
. b- K& G& R# [  M4 Y6 iWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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: L7 e% \8 o  i+ T' ~9125 – 50 Street
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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?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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