Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
. i$ n0 R9 R/ T+ a  Q5 O6 d/ T1 ACommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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About the Pilot Project

' y' z4 ~. D; c) v  WThe 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.

7 `* i, \0 J( m8 lLessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
0 A0 h+ L* T3 o% l2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
, y! y7 q3 V+ _8 g3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
2 j4 k" S+ w& x6 [+ Y2 x" j- i6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
" x$ o2 ]: c* _9 d7 `" q  `8.        WHIMIS
' Q2 Q5 I  h2 j% Q' k( o5 v9.        Personal Hygiene
1 F4 S3 X: u" l( \10.        First Aid/CPR
  T* C* [/ n" q11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
: @& Y1 J1 Q+ _$ O15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
5 i( B" V- E, d20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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9 ?9 u# O8 I/ y6 Q% [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.
/ \7 e, t* o( f# k5 Z% YWhat are the requirements?
7 e( g3 r$ _8 j8 k5 \•        Must be at least 18 years of age
, Z# E9 n; U+ G: i& w/ k•        A minimum ESL level 4
/ F( V* H0 d2 ]/ q/ x5 X3 D•        Criminal record check
7 }3 t- o( M2 }' g, h3 Q•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
! c0 L' {1 Y, Q& HEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
4 x# l" l! f" C# ], t& Y% jFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
" b* Y/ L- a) M% ?( b: kThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
* Q9 u6 w1 B, ], d1 MA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
7 @# C$ j( J* I•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities


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