Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
( T& o. F3 R+ KCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



2 X: B# X4 @7 O+ e# A6 fAbout the Pilot Project
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( R# t, @9 Q0 y7 E+ ~( l$ e: eThe 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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3 n; t1 F" I" w& o, z: B( l5 ?5 qLessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
" v7 f4 k" p( B) w7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
. V! `! H: q# h7 J10.        First Aid/CPR
" _! h6 E' Z, ]+ B: o" m11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
, o3 y( E+ A$ P7 Q18.         Attendant Self-Care
0 ^4 Q8 v: J* M; `! y; g: |, i* _- Z19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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4 E2 }7 _9 ^3 }! @3 @21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
  I% T3 K; C9 T+ V8 P- QThe 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
8 s" a0 u1 s4 R% o•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
5 C8 o7 j. w& O9 d% AHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
: D0 }  g( g+ C) W2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
9 r7 k* H. S5 L$ @Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
3 ^9 }- z8 e# M% QThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
$ S) w' b$ U& b5 pWhere will the training take place?
& {" ?% I( n( d9 f% ~& l9125 – 50 Street
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) u, l0 o7 K  z$ f0 p* ?0 aHow much does it cost?
, D7 o0 \3 ]0 [) w3 HA $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.
: Q/ [0 b# X% }8 I7 W. V4 p5 uWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities



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