Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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About the Pilot Project
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# Q4 z  o) {. k( rThe 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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% n1 H& {, |% V6 X  Y. u1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
, w$ {% N, r5 o3 `% g3.        Working in the Industry
8 r7 i8 s& w9 Q% G7 p% j4.        Work Settings
8 t$ X$ r4 Z' F5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
& z# Z! \, c7 @! L4 X6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
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9.        Personal Hygiene
: O0 N4 n( W; v" ~+ R, p10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
$ s/ ~0 ]+ G7 G: G4 I15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
( z7 y4 Y' k, @6 A4 r4 B$ k: k17.        Medication Assistance
' |! ?, R& h5 E/ n& R  j% M18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
, \7 m4 P! V5 M22.        Preparing for Employment


4 o6 x5 {$ g' t! ]1 y# AHow long is the course?
* j9 y3 X+ T' L. lThe 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.
1 W7 \: t' I- W. C: ?+ e3 ^/ j1 }What are the requirements?
. z* ]3 k9 p* F/ A# Y( \- L* X0 i•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
4 T7 L- E: E: r3 R) I! v1 p& l1.        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
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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+ x. t  U2 q$ }: k$ QWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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' ~# ?4 j. [" S. E) D  n9125 – 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.
8 O* Q8 K5 ^2 Y) N" v9 ~Where can I work once I graduate?
5 R% w# q( Y, F% D7 P•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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