Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information


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About 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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* [0 T3 p7 y! v1.        Introduction to the Program
  W& g+ H  J! Q9 R/ a& U2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
# k3 U5 d9 {4 {! H. F3 h3.        Working in the Industry
4 u5 r* E/ O( ]0 O4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
% Y: [9 l- W, L! r4 E/ T6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
3 }1 _) L  C$ H& M; g. t9.        Personal Hygiene
  k' T: S5 C9 U, Q$ `) ~- X' j" s10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
  M! A. P' Q2 b! @, ~7 e% ?17.        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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How long is the course?
/ {" {! Y4 w- aThe 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?
" t7 d$ f; a7 V5 ]7 y( e& y•        Must be at least 18 years of age
7 j( C6 {6 q, H4 P. v; n•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 _/ m% J% ], \•        Criminal record check
0 F6 x2 I6 |; D( m. y" }9 K, O•        2 references
3 k4 Y* Q' g, J! [$ D2 ?How do I register?
3 A% ]. c* C! `. w5 ~1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
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The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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Edmonton, AB
How 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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
) G$ z7 |& V) ]8 [/ H•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
6 G9 K9 J* ?8 V•        Families of children with disabilities

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