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( m, ^0 E6 n2 l7 ]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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5 b1 r: ~% d) f# [: S! N6 Y0 z1.        Introduction to the Program
0 M' w5 L# W- z+ n2 g9 J, y* r2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
# P& d, }. L0 }; s& |+ s3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
; W5 Z! O: O; e0 y: \0 Q5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
- b9 h7 |* H# u+ @7.        Body Movement and Positioning
( D- N9 C/ b) c# s4 o8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
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% G6 y; Q, b% J6 }) J* B; |12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
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7 c2 Y# v7 G/ ^) p& I6 f! [16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
6 i2 {( _  K/ u. i2 M1 e19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
6 s: i6 K/ e: Q% E' t  \20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
8 f) o% ~' G/ Z/ U* K. `6 n4 X, PThe 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.
/ f9 s* V# @1 G, l) B* JWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
  B: e  F) ~6 I5 R# x4 C. ~•        A minimum ESL level 4
) ^9 p9 h% |: H3 _7 @•        Criminal record check
: t- t6 @- Q6 t4 q$ z- j) L•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
3 Z& r6 r+ z. Y$ n: v& g# @) t2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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& P. V$ j$ Y" X$ W3 y3 Q, CPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
; l2 g5 _2 b5 l$ @; A/ N  sEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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?
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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
% Z! o* W6 f- A- R$ ~6 C•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
: B2 O- m  P% ~/ F•        Families of children with disabilities
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