Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project

+ c% K  L8 U0 R$ }' T4 JThe 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
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- V7 ~; G% w: [" X1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
  d8 s# Q: f  |+ W. N9 g1 x9 @, j3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
9 C, T. {8 o: ]2 \0 X5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
1 [5 r9 ?7 {- ?+ m/ B0 A6.        Anatomy and Physiology
8 N( ?9 h  z. H' `. j; ~; f7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
- @4 H! c& K& l/ ?1 V- ]+ x11.        General Safety
2 N' B! [$ T9 r12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
5 E8 f% X2 ?5 }- i# h+ w6 w: ^17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
+ Y9 b: k5 W- ^, W# W2 n. l20.         Respiratory Care
1 A9 P" T: h5 N% Q21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
' i. j# z1 n0 V" q22.        Preparing for Employment
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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.
2 [7 R9 I  D# p4 T- n, O- LWhat are the requirements?
9 _& r) O9 Y6 J* s* [# z•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
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•        2 references
How do I register?
$ W" F1 C/ j3 P% @. p- P1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
5 |: o: [" U/ z& m. d3 f& `2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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+ W1 @& y  h) h/ |4 lPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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6 I5 E; ~( b% \% `( a* {3 |Who are the instructors?
+ w; L  `" E, {The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
/ j; [) \1 m% |4 b- `1 l6 G: ~( IWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
+ R+ t9 h1 U3 V7 Y- dEdmonton, 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.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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