Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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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

' Q. z: @# \7 ?1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
( g# C5 Y1 s, [- e; _- G3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
' ^3 h/ @% W4 x. P, v: V1 v  F5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
# Y' I+ o% _. F5 B) Q6 V7.        Body Movement and Positioning
& c" V' _" Y$ f0 h/ T- J8.        WHIMIS
( z: Q! G; r" F& H+ n, \9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
8 v8 h$ C1 ?8 E1 V11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
. K& L9 `1 F) V5 V8 _/ g% N17.        Medication Assistance
) R2 A8 y( s9 ~% g* Q8 r2 A18.         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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' i2 C: ]. t. f8 i2 L& \How long is the course?
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.
) R+ m8 f' m! d. t: v9 ZWhat are the requirements?
+ E/ y  ?3 `5 _•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
/ {& p, w. k" p+ h7 ^* W) }2 {$ a•        Criminal record check
" I7 y+ {  `' R8 m! X•        2 references
* J$ G: u& {) h6 u% ~# q# NHow do I register?
$ R: Y% D( B8 ?5 k  i1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
+ N2 o4 _; w% a3 e, f8 @2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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Who are the instructors?
3 f- Z  w- Z- f6 v2 TThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
4 H  C' |1 U4 a, JWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
2 x. L0 h, X1 iA $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
•        Families of children with disabilities



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