Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project

! `  J! F$ b3 ~- P* ]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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9 y5 Z1 M* ]* ]- |Lessons 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
7 q3 r0 N% x5 G2 r4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
9 O' [+ U/ H$ v: g. g: i3 H6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
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9.        Personal Hygiene
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11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
' [/ Z& x, i8 e2 o13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
7 r3 n/ D6 c5 M, Q. |2 g15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
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18.         Attendant Self-Care
1 }) `; H9 C' O5 y19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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How long is the course?
5 C/ s/ K4 A( V" ~+ N1 |+ fThe 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 F9 X; `( t2 k: a- d/ B•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
0 P7 T% o% X7 R  A•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
( f! W6 `5 X* a" I' F% W& RA $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?
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