Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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: S' o) n; M; [About the Pilot Project
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' x5 K. [8 I2 K, C, NThe 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

+ y; d$ \! E6 d9 C; L7 B8 K1.        Introduction to the Program
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4 S& ]) g' l1 i/ `- C. J8 l- S* j3.        Working in the Industry
) @2 m* J/ [7 x( j4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
6 e! E1 u& r' i7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
3 D; n- n* r9 r/ Q2 p( u- s. g1 H10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
" C/ t! A6 i8 a" A/ d12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
9 L- y2 G0 o7 C15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
1 |$ |' {. `$ M% c' ~17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
2 C9 j! B) y4 k# p) k6 R21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
9 \8 B* J, ?4 H3 v) ]7 W22.        Preparing for Employment

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, F* l8 j- y, zHow 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.
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•        Must be at least 18 years of age
. G3 t% [, w  J4 |•        A minimum ESL level 4
- S) [' p4 _. w' S& Q•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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0 O" x" F' \4 XWho are the instructors?
; A3 z, T6 R% \4 h7 UThe 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?
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.
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" ?( P/ a' ?8 j8 Q1 R•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
* j. L9 J# b2 t4 z•        Families of children with disabilities
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