Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information


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About the Pilot Project

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
9 K1 Q+ v& P" F/ ], ?: z0 R2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
9 l' a: J$ ]' v- N! h4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
% `: R: |- e" f! p& n1 t2 A7 L. ?6.        Anatomy and Physiology
$ u4 }. H. [2 l/ y( O$ f7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
' m: S6 T, j  P/ r) o4 M10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
% K7 Z/ |, V: l. p& B  T$ {12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
) s- I1 I. p' b5 M; B13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
! G9 \$ Q' b  g9 V16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
# M. ?7 m6 Z2 b8 Q$ E: r19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
" E& s1 C7 }; b8 v! D2 `20.         Respiratory Care
' y8 J- f" v1 O  t0 Y21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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3 s) Y2 ?4 M* Q! i3 t, gHow 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.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
' ~" q( Y2 K. c, B1 `+ \•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
8 `1 G# i6 L7 S! Y•        2 references
: Z% X& g5 ?! V& a: `2 q# l" QHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
/ A% E# I3 m- ?% ?  Y* f2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

& P" y' E% b3 W2 E. S7 Z7 F5 rPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
* E2 w& x9 G- A  S. d8 j7 @5 ]& pWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
* E( Z( e; w* |  c# `. hHow much does it cost?
, g" S2 N" Y1 N+ 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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
  R0 z6 X% W6 Q6 U! I9 n•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
  \3 u, c; y3 I7 h2 H# E, {. m: C$ w•        Families of children with disabilities
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