Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information



About the Pilot Project
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0 B. D7 v. K2 f8 [, Y; _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

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
" U3 z( A+ b; @4 U" S3.        Working in the Industry
& J5 T, A# q6 A" A% j* g4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
+ H9 e; s0 J. E6 X( V8.        WHIMIS
5 T; p% ]3 |7 a" b9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
3 e# ]3 l* N$ O. ?) k3 T+ l13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
& H4 y# ~! y$ Y# K14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
) V+ Y+ i/ @. V+ y: K16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
6 I, N# D" F$ F  h20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
) w4 n& N8 g0 ^0 F6 U4 _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.
+ \" C) O6 Q! bWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
7 O/ [5 f; |1 t•        A minimum ESL level 4
6 H2 l( L4 F# g+ i8 u$ t0 M- K•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
5 [4 K( J3 j* W/ l' WHow do I register?
! `$ D6 |/ N5 G3 E+ k& h% v1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
! Y* e3 y3 j, p; f0 w* h$ l. b2 F3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
& n) j( j; ~" I$ Q0 X2 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.
Where can I work once I graduate?
) G4 A# {- w' E0 X% B•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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