Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information

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% D% r2 V) ?/ bAbout 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.
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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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( }0 Q' `7 C: N) [# [: U+ @& t- j1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
/ R( ]! ~2 s5 [) n# J$ ~5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
, E- k' P, A8 T( A4 z4 d2 \3 Q' S9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
: c% K! f* f: J1 R13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
. e7 j) I- g9 _( q. ^14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
1 v6 j3 C$ K4 j  z15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
5 H9 e/ I9 m7 ~" d1 Y! z1 W2 p17.        Medication Assistance
* Y6 I9 D" k, Q0 F18.         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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( x% O5 @" S( F: e8 d* b* CHow long is the course?
  @% |3 }8 |1 tThe 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
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•        2 references
How do I register?
: V3 Q- r* h% H* N2 D1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
4 [! X1 k) D% V! Z2 E2.        Fully complete application form
2 T9 m. N. `* k- t3.        Send it to:
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" q" q: I/ {; n- f& ?1 i2 j- f% t) u% F; sPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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+ p% ]8 ^7 ^+ y' VWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
; }0 \1 V( h8 V9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
9 s& o& y6 k0 i0 ^) D5 Z% IHow 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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& F: Q' R0 q4 y  N•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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