Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant 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

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
% ]# N, [4 z2 w) i) `# C; f0 P! A4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
. K6 U; ~8 Q  A" R3 c6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
8 J3 i/ H9 n$ f0 q" A9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
7 o$ E2 E  a" z$ ?12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
, k0 Q3 h; K  F3 M" f4 m  c13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
! X+ ]1 U, U  b9 q14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
. G2 B% s- I! r) V5 o8 r, z  u5 o16.        Mental Health
" f4 L% r$ T6 S8 j- ^17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
7 p/ b; R: X! w8 T; s: Y7 |4 r9 gThe 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?
2 [4 U9 z9 M  C7 ^& g) f•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
& ^8 b4 q$ p. V( B•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
6 b4 \8 n4 \2 C1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
; t4 g* M8 z: O1 @) c$ Y% {6 v. i6 s2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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  M+ q7 i% o* j6 m4 M. j9 IPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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7 H4 C. r& Z; D9125 – 50 Street
& G9 J7 V7 R+ d) O$ S0 l3 z$ DEdmonton, AB
/ S; Z8 I- u9 |2 `2 Q5 U- NHow much does it cost?
' m6 @9 M2 J: ]. E8 {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 $200 back.
/ u5 S+ r8 H' QWhere can I work once I graduate?
" {6 E! e! u/ Q: Y  \+ U•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
  f; J$ p, Y- r7 \& ?1 f•        Families of children with disabilities
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