Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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About the Pilot Project
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$ M+ \# t/ x$ @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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0 A% C% |, i( x, k1 dLessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
! E9 p: k2 _/ a3 B5 F" U2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
9 h* V6 W/ E/ }  S; q4.        Work Settings
' E) n! h; s1 }& Y5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
" j+ l) ]; j& F9 z% E8.        WHIMIS
! M1 Q& ]" ]* z4 s  E7 S9 H# Y8 M9.        Personal Hygiene
" t( ~9 a" A$ N1 E2 \/ Y0 v* s10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
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4 l" I9 K, c; Q7 S; I& O13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
* f# e9 i+ G- k* I' E1 M$ o! |14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
7 R8 V& w6 g; D; N18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
* M2 g5 K, G; _+ u, p% w5 y% h$ h21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
& G& i7 n2 y+ H22.        Preparing for Employment
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! _. h3 [; H/ f+ ^How 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.
/ s4 n, N% d( n) h, V0 L" ?$ tWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
% A& @8 F* _; M# L; I7 f•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 r4 e& j1 T& b0 h•        Criminal record check
& F) Z: T4 `0 f1 u•        2 references
How do I register?
* d" ^8 s1 f4 F8 M- x1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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3.        Send it to:
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( \0 ]4 E: O! s$ K+ V+ nPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
0 @& J2 E+ f: }Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
! L8 N; U# V: H6 z6 F9 T5 \Fax:  780-424-6313
2 {  N2 D9 K, V: O0 m0 s; zWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
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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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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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