Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information

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4 C: e9 w: o8 K8 x" O/ S4 c" kAbout the Pilot Project
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4 U2 t- H. Z) S3 v0 K, W- S5 e! `$ PThe 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.

- |+ b6 I" ~8 gLessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
& Q! }  z! e( I- t0 e2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
0 o, c8 x* x5 n" E2 s: `4 x4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
4 O- B/ Q* n" J7.        Body Movement and Positioning
. G& q4 ^' Z) V& d6 O8.        WHIMIS
% F# A' g  {6 Y8 f/ T8 r9.        Personal Hygiene
% z& T- [# M: K" i$ l3 \* K1 L10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
- T, O4 @& O6 o5 j: R$ X) b12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
; }4 Q/ k. G: o, d- B14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
8 z( _7 M) R; K- u0 h16.        Mental Health
& u* d' X! u1 V$ @. D1 y  J17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
% z' P/ L3 N! q2 G# _3 O% i19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
. G/ V: Q5 R$ i- H! O; y20.         Respiratory Care
8 @' X: \& Z6 ], n" l  j21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
  F' A6 X) {$ v22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
, ~& l+ z, j8 MThe 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
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
. r! `/ y1 R% G/ }3 m•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
. G, E4 I. d3 h3 D2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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* i# \2 z2 \& \2 [5 JWho are the instructors?
* s! _: T% Q- H. _: L/ m- U2 w6 jThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
( S/ S& A# X7 a& o- d& ~* YWhere will the training take place?
- r9 @2 ?& @: E9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
4 G9 x6 S5 }) |. p( U' XHow 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?
: F! x/ W5 D: `9 O# P  V•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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