Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
& {, M7 e8 X7 _# |2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
( e. |5 `9 f! z( g- I& l; o' i( E3.        Working in the Industry
# q) W* r6 W, X% H4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
2 m8 y4 V& e2 d7 f5 U) a10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
1 n: R9 b0 a+ E- w: p/ t12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
, Q' q% |% O0 D13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
, Q# u7 h% p" W4 r* H14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
$ k! C3 i3 ~- n. F( m+ Z5 k15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
0 C9 ]6 n9 t1 v! w3 h& w18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
4 W( D: s% t) {; P20.         Respiratory Care
) j# Y+ d, I) K0 V- q7 Z' {21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
/ h, n0 s% Q6 g2 x6 G22.        Preparing for Employment
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, {" [4 U7 _4 t! B: z* L' C. |How long is the course?
6 i0 ~, w3 Y' {  D1 Q3 s& ?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
  |; H6 o3 U6 Z- s" z5 b* `•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
/ ?5 @9 U: t5 D' z2 X, P1 K) r2 }1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

; v+ a3 y$ _8 s5 ~1 |' dPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
& {8 {4 D+ e6 Q, }% a7 MWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
7 R, p; h0 D" p- k1 s. y9125 – 50 Street
2 [  m% M: F( y2 lEdmonton, AB
& x4 t0 P; w* y( V, M4 aHow 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?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
  W3 ~3 U1 }: o0 `# @5 G•        Families of children with disabilities
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