Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
8 W8 X* y( w9 Z3 Y/ RCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
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- N8 _" n3 C7 c  yAbout the 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.
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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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4 r: ^/ s; I' Q3 c# O0 C- `0 p: a1.        Introduction to the Program
! T% a: w2 W9 b4 x( V' L; n2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
# r7 G4 x' b1 i) {; s* k/ o4 P3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
! N$ }0 m6 P2 L# ~6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
2 m5 O) k1 b7 d3 ^8 g  u8 i8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
3 Q0 e/ y: {) Q& r* o8 M6 @# z10.        First Aid/CPR
1 p  t/ J1 o3 d$ N" Q( W- W& c11.        General Safety
+ Y6 P  z/ W! f: x/ i12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
9 O% e0 I& x( ]( D; B) C& ~' Q13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
6 M7 F( n3 A; J- I14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
5 E2 g8 U; b* T/ ?% @17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
5 t! c+ O8 U6 N19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
) }( A; R  e8 C22.        Preparing for Employment

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+ D/ [: f0 c5 ^$ gHow long is the course?
. R3 p3 B+ Q. X* E7 ^6 s% M3 k! EThe 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.
) M4 _5 }0 p3 f5 HWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
1 V/ Q' [, X+ c8 R•        2 references
How do I register?
! R. y' S+ Z; O- p) k1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
2 ]  p$ r/ U7 O$ _9 VEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
1 N/ J( K6 L. s/ Y1 CWho are the instructors?
: C: {; W* q1 |! m% C  Q8 WThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
+ o! R$ o$ I2 U6 n, s' n) n) F4 g9125 – 50 Street
0 o2 y& c& a) t3 UEdmonton, AB
! {( g5 c- L& C  fHow 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.
Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities


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