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

, D0 _  o" w$ w% @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.
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
7 y9 |" Z9 B- Q* s7 u4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
: t- ^. {4 K% m4 K" J. u* S7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
* c3 T. }' ~! Z! v1 o. a. e9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
. O2 L4 q8 L% A2 }11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
% B; _" k- Y5 v16.        Mental Health
, f& r5 t4 }" K* Q9 \: O- g( m- g17.        Medication Assistance
( ]: s+ y$ ~5 A) N18.         Attendant Self-Care
7 E1 E" X# _) ~; \6 v, F4 U19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
  [! f1 I8 E' P) A20.         Respiratory Care
4 o2 l& @8 V' L  P21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
$ Z4 C! i* _2 b22.        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?
( D5 g6 J+ E. e3 _! J# P( ]•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
6 X7 y8 d4 g( F•        Criminal record check
" H7 A2 V, ?. L0 R•        2 references
How do I register?
2 l% R% f" O- G% [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
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?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
2 v  K- e# {" W) 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 $200 back.
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$ v9 c1 M( j" V1 o+ f1 D•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
7 [2 o+ |2 Q7 ~+ W9 ~. _•        Families of children with disabilities

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