Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
% F# R: C' S) L- SCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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! i9 u/ _, Z* W4 O. RAbout the Pilot Project
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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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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+ H7 B, Y" {+ r" B1.        Introduction to the Program
6 M' p: b8 i' M/ k: }( ]# N4 }& l2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
7 L/ m0 Q: |- L0 k' n6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
$ h8 I5 @2 f, v! y, e' ^, E12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
  {& @5 d* ?  y' Q: s14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
: ~, u" l. k4 B6 v20.         Respiratory Care
; D! w& Y8 Y  x7 H21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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: f: ^, ~% ^; o# R/ e' j7 h8 gHow 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?
+ G  m6 u9 K& u9 Z5 o9 d3 N•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
: l, W" L# A. O4 Q. o•        Criminal record check
! ]# g! ]2 C$ C9 ]•        2 references
5 v) V* Y2 Y* n* ?2 i( S! J8 kHow do I register?
! A! B/ E* Y% Q8 Q. d1 n1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
7 Z2 e; R) R3 ^) M2.        Fully complete application form
! f7 w, D6 a! S7 V8 e. J3.        Send it to:

" a8 Q' x! a: f  U4 UPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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6 E7 O8 F& z- z& V% m9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
( P4 c0 t6 C2 S+ O4 FA $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 $200 back.
( v# |* d$ P% x- yWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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