Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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About the Pilot Project

/ G) `& I& D: N6 OThe 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

- h+ y$ K/ C6 C. z- j1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
  t- z7 v% X4 J/ w; ^9 a* \3.        Working in the Industry
( A5 L. ^$ y& N( p9 t4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
( N! l5 C( u% O2 E" I4 k) }8 ]$ r7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
% V) s1 w0 L# u* z1 p" ]10.        First Aid/CPR
0 V& F$ t. ?, A: U/ T9 o11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
$ P; Z$ C. s* P$ g$ P1 k16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
' ~% Z* J, Q' X: E5 z9 S5 ^18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
; i$ r$ ~) o& `20.         Respiratory Care
0 j8 P& W  l: _) L, B4 m* n21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
8 q2 L6 z# l& y0 hThe 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
# I$ J% I: `# }0 }2 ?•        Criminal record check
: P8 y4 [9 C" [; ~) v% v•        2 references
7 l2 F9 x+ n% e2 Q0 kHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
5 a) I4 k0 k2 Z2 \2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
5 Y$ @% M/ j! D3 m4 x2 _Who are the instructors?
  O" M4 B" t7 v! x1 sThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
! a& J' [2 E9 P4 ^. L% ?9125 – 50 Street
; M' X. O. T" P" h3 e, u% OEdmonton, AB
: ?; r/ A% ^  H3 B/ k5 Q; p9 jHow 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 $200 back.
2 m7 O. k3 M6 fWhere can I work once I graduate?
& j% g% a( @2 Z3 X•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
- z2 T( {$ \0 o% o! d" K3 B% G/ F•        Families of children with disabilities
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