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
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6 z7 W* z) S! I  P/ H5 G* {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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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, f5 @% x, g2 d' R7 {% J7 r/ J) }1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
& J0 E: c; \* M3.        Working in the Industry
# ]3 I# c$ t0 _4 Q1 P8 C  n9 c  ^4 T4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
) i9 G' F# K; H: k2 \! X6.        Anatomy and Physiology
. F2 I) o& z# d: H7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
, w9 T1 y1 H- e: M1 J6 ?" F9.        Personal Hygiene
9 _& D+ s3 b/ m8 I( Q) V10.        First Aid/CPR
$ \" j& g* h4 k* e- r+ t) I11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
0 P% A2 d& w' a  A13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
. @. F- ]7 L+ E; s  s% ~14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
2 d: R, O& u" i8 [4 s6 C16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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# r* F. E7 J1 v7 HHow long is the course?
6 r: s/ _+ ]( A/ K3 zThe 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.
. y) ?5 m/ {! \; A7 |" t/ EWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
, R% W- p; Z+ g6 S2 S•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
( Y. r4 i1 S$ K/ f/ N* AHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
: R8 M" y9 a; n# T! Z3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
$ G4 T9 ]- |7 C: n8 u) `7 hThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
7 V8 ?6 ]4 |! RWhere will the training take place?
, e7 s9 I5 @6 y9125 – 50 Street
3 _1 G- ^7 z6 S5 i5 F% z4 M+ yEdmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
+ W$ p+ Z8 S' T. U7 pA $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 $200 back.
9 J9 H! B  H+ M1 i6 r$ |Where can I work once I graduate?
1 ?9 q% ^( Q8 v" V# }, E•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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