Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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- o5 J' ?* r% |6 t5 qAbout 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.

3 V% B6 S' }& _' \, y  ?Lessons offered through the CLAT program

3 H9 L4 u7 m( f, Y1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
, ~9 |( r" A) B0 s: ^5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
% _4 _) ]7 t/ |- \) o! M# z6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9 A3 b9 r$ @; Q0 V9.        Personal Hygiene
4 {- s0 f4 k5 F9 [10.        First Aid/CPR
- ]$ z0 w& p0 g8 Q! o/ `11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
8 b& O/ h; v1 X- y13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
, G( |1 X7 M9 k$ W1 ~16.        Mental Health
" [3 \1 |& ?' l17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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, G/ e8 @. r( @- F6 V* lHow 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?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
" v; t4 E- R$ R, r/ G" x- B•        A minimum ESL level 4
, x$ L3 n; F1 c8 f* s6 L•        Criminal record check
, [2 B& E1 l" T$ }- U+ D9 i0 ~•        2 references
2 I! }1 w& H7 U* qHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
1 R# ]. H& L# ^+ H: d2.        Fully complete application form
8 S) r9 e5 }/ Q$ M, Y3.        Send it to:

# I2 }) M9 b$ w  t5 U8 b# U* kPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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5 ]) \+ \) P! J" eWho are the instructors?
: P# C+ ]- p) B' ?# LThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
& C- p0 V( ~2 @% s3 MA $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 $200 back.
% z( N1 W( o  E% {6 d. x$ ^Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
1 U0 T) U- }, i9 z# w- \•        Families of children with disabilities

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