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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) L3 {) [7 b" A5 ~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.

; b- f$ M5 |% i4 o1 xLessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
: e% F$ y1 D5 @3 g: l' @0 o% M4.        Work Settings
5 H) [6 \  j6 t( s1 m* F5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
$ W$ b# P3 l& U+ c6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7 p: v# V4 ?5 T$ F3 c' r; r6 S& o7 {- R7.        Body Movement and Positioning
4 h( S- E4 q% m/ g: P+ X" f* Z* w8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
5 e# [5 z5 \7 {10.        First Aid/CPR
8 J' ?; H- U: s$ ~! |! _! \11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
) K$ ]5 n( U" z9 G# Q& c16.        Mental Health
/ g5 z6 g3 H, d% m- C17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
) O1 U" P! V" S" M% b$ T19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment


% D) c2 l& ]8 t8 Z- ?" F: PHow long is the course?
& ?4 U# j6 e  t3 R: V5 z9 V& 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?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
8 l# Q( c( z& Z- s+ a•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
" S1 P9 |9 e' N1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Who are the instructors?
The 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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: V3 X1 u0 v8 q) K6 lHow much does it cost?
7 [  ?' H$ N$ W* v* z) rA $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 $200 back.
. R* F1 Y8 u6 q" u3 |Where can I work once I graduate?
* H; g, D& c4 }$ t! B•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
% Y- j' y* {( @- A8 H6 r$ @3 V•        Families of children with disabilities
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