Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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+ q# O; A- D: D( ~About the Pilot Project

) O' P2 t8 y# u! DThe 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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program

' i: }+ G3 {, S& S' y1.        Introduction to the Program
5 \; R: L$ V8 L  m- R2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
" k! t$ ~' j: x7 h' t+ |0 u3.        Working in the Industry
) M- ^) |* ~, F: O1 }4.        Work Settings
2 p; B8 k$ R5 j% T$ [. D/ m5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
0 E) Z: J: n* ~! i3 X4 T8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
5 |7 g4 D! [. u/ v) w2 _0 Q10.        First Aid/CPR
" N# C2 \/ O" p- o! |11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
  N. \% c- B  O4 p# o+ O3 X; R13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
0 u& C8 u/ E. C, O( b: o16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
6 R6 n* @+ k" W. a+ Z21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
6 o; Y% O+ a+ E& C, _22.        Preparing for Employment
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, n9 D# J& g1 fHow long is the course?
  \+ i) T$ M0 [  s6 w( QThe 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?
' S; R% |  Q: W7 c•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
+ m- O( o' }% G$ E: ]  A+ f/ m•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
  p2 Q: i  W$ \7 CHow do I register?
8 _. F. w5 w% h  w1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
' o4 D, n% H9 R5 U2.        Fully complete application form
! R9 w) P4 n) O3 z3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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; s9 G, d6 |: O0 kWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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2 Q/ M5 _, A1 [) [% j* v( y5 Q) }9125 – 50 Street
; ?; y+ M0 ^0 X4 O% n+ i+ }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.
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( v) k1 v& S) T: F•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
. Q" \6 ]0 e7 H, c9 K: ]/ S; _, r•        Families of children with disabilities
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