Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



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. A9 i8 I1 v% _. K$ I8 w  @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 T- L. @* z; E0 G5 |3 I0 U0 ]Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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/ v* L8 ]  q3 p  W; O1.        Introduction to the Program
# l- q4 q9 u' F2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
, t; Q/ w; M2 g" j: k3.        Working in the Industry
% r" q; N6 c1 ^. I- t) F4.        Work Settings
0 j. X' L' B6 N$ V' b5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
9 v& D; @3 `+ M7 `6.        Anatomy and Physiology
8 _) E8 p3 k2 K7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
5 r; F9 Q$ I. j3 C1 W- Z$ W( t9.        Personal Hygiene
) W# @; s) e4 ~/ P1 Q10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
2 `: R, c/ T1 Q# `6 Y: q: l12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
* N4 r/ c4 e2 y2 ~( L: t14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
$ n; i; U- ?$ M16.        Mental Health
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18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
3 b  V3 A0 D. k% d0 w. A% i+ Q$ a; z20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
9 T4 l; S0 P& b' M22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
: w+ p' Z9 t( JThe 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?
3 W' {# t1 O% ?) U•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
( o5 x, B$ Z3 Z  m5 {How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
3 g" E5 `/ c! u1 [+ X, u4 ^2.        Fully complete application form
: m1 `, ~( M" R3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
4 R4 `  b. y: P$ J/ W6 i# a$ vEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
9 x* Y, t' {2 ]Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
! v4 p* z& z$ `" _. P; iWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
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.
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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