Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project

" _" x# v- \) q# i# QThe 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.

/ H2 [* V" K( B. N  GLessons offered through the CLAT program
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5 a+ e: i: j) D1.        Introduction to the Program
" @) }( P6 R8 x& z9 R% L2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
' M: [# p3 m2 Y. l3.        Working in the Industry
# f& u+ i0 [& R/ s. a- A. y, M$ ^4.        Work Settings
/ o3 j) ?$ f0 F4 T5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
9 m2 @; p, o1 F& ]/ {& g10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
7 W' \# Y+ C7 f6 ]12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
) T: u: ~3 b- i9 G16.        Mental Health
! V  y5 d. t: V' \17.        Medication Assistance
) |9 O" y+ \1 R18.         Attendant Self-Care
+ E4 k' @0 |+ m, P7 S19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
. w+ F% o+ z1 `0 E; G5 v20.         Respiratory Care
; [! i' V+ H4 i1 }; v" o+ j0 R21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
% l0 t3 u  H! i' b# U% N22.        Preparing for Employment
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3 ?# i( k6 b- S6 r- ^& \8 YHow long is the course?
) u# j$ y! L9 u& Q; p4 u7 x. fThe 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
- N, @: f- i2 B$ y) Z" \) f& G•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
) F# J+ p# m% ~) `; i$ }& w; X1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
" F& K4 _8 M+ j% v$ y% ?) ?2.        Fully complete application form
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2 v# _1 Q; W5 Y% WPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
7 V/ m! v9 f6 D( h2 q& }1 LEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
% ?5 R# j0 q" x! ~% F1 KWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
3 F7 `) E; G+ k" ^9125 – 50 Street
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+ _9 ?9 m; F2 G2 @4 ?How much does it cost?
: q- V! h& F7 z4 I0 V: G4 ~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.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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