Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



About the Pilot Project

0 Z& C) q( N9 {$ I0 R$ xThe 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
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
  w2 o$ M8 @, Q( u: r4 T, D6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
8 e. n* \; R& d, @/ ]' h) z11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
8 w9 t3 l- ]  M* V14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
# G' C! h* U# p, ^$ e$ ~) K15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
* z! D9 L) u. V  j4 \" `, }! ~! C19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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! K8 B5 X' X: b2 m% \How long is the course?
2 U2 @2 h5 D( R" I# KThe 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.
8 J- {2 X  {" eWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
  \; f2 f  D# k7 W1 q6 y! C•        Criminal record check
' [+ C4 m# e! i" ^8 s( |# R. u•        2 references
( s2 o2 S7 o: V. hHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
% n" p( ?5 q( @9 x+ I: @2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
9 \+ P4 N) P4 S, BEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
0 f' _1 X5 X2 W- M6 f- e& k3 oFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
* x+ ^& n/ Q5 G8 a- k( L- H  `* VWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
8 O/ z! P: p! m0 q9 sEdmonton, 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.
9 j7 r# j, H7 Y3 fWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
8 L% d' ^* P2 L. p•        Families of children with disabilities
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