Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
( N. F! r& q2 wCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information

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9 M8 C1 T2 o5 Z2 k; W' K# bAbout the Pilot Project

  K! A7 \& A4 b2 SThe 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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. q$ H- E9 S" i1.        Introduction to the Program
9 M$ _" m& B* D2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
0 C9 Q3 [) R5 i3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
9 e' _! S0 c) B6 m5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
9 J3 z8 i( ^# q+ O8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
& [) E. A" U2 R% w! }  Q# U12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
1 m& b% D! v6 i6 e/ z6 `$ \# s1 j14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
" D5 M% k% r/ s& o6 Q16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
7 O# \# d  T0 f2 K5 I/ }18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
5 K' P$ _# O7 Y/ z+ }  Q20.         Respiratory Care
* A6 c, l& y- U. n6 P  l" P21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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4 J3 x2 O& t' o+ G/ HHow 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?
$ e1 W5 `' I! Y  K  l% J* C: J•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
9 j$ q2 l& |% p- w, |# v•        2 references
) X4 `7 p. A# t2 V) GHow do I register?
$ L  `! Q4 b# t4 x; o) A# M1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
/ M4 P6 b* H' ^5 }  e3 N9 O/ e2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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. q8 Z4 q* R2 v( _# j" F/ ]! lPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
3 W; n# e6 {+ u. C: u& GWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
* v! X+ \$ i0 \. H* I, q) k4 ZWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
( S# K8 U# F% D% a1 ZEdmonton, AB
6 d+ c* l! c+ Y* c. M! ]/ EHow much does it cost?
. a9 H$ u1 K2 k4 e, KA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
9 r  L0 y3 W" I7 B$ ^•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
5 J7 r6 T( Y1 p! J9 o" u$ Q* N•        Families of children with disabilities
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