Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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4 Y% j1 ]9 d& p$ }/ F+ y  TAbout the Pilot Project

: P# P% E7 z) U0 @1 S' AThe 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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/ W5 r2 \5 w/ e1.        Introduction to the Program
. f) f" Q& B# d$ r! e& _/ d2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
* K  S: l# j6 l; G  l" s4.        Work Settings
, @: f' J- n( p( @# M5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
! J9 J( A! ~1 L; a, ^5 S6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
, f" k& w4 x  k) z0 q9.        Personal Hygiene
4 T, x' i$ J/ F' u: ?& [10.        First Aid/CPR
! j* @% V4 S9 r  _8 m9 v1 F8 @11.        General Safety
2 n# |6 u' Z% q4 g! ?12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
# J; h+ Z6 x( e& M13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
: ], h' j$ Y8 D1 {15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
# h1 g: `' l5 ~9 Q+ e1 [, Y. m  F17.        Medication Assistance
) M7 j$ E. u5 l3 F5 L$ @18.         Attendant Self-Care
/ s! }, O9 f+ Z. Z2 ]$ y% V19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
% j8 F+ D3 |  k& Z21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
$ h) `/ G3 |# n) @3 {2 g22.        Preparing for Employment


+ z; H) n9 A+ n2 l1 K+ P( m: `How long is the course?
$ ]" [# p# J% I9 zThe 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?
) L2 K+ A* B7 F  }7 q) f•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
+ a3 B" b# D* t$ [, jHow do I register?
3 a3 z* U$ }6 Z" X5 ~- ?$ s1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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3 ?& C3 p, |% }& X! N- O  K8 e& YPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
8 u% f' b9 v, G1 E' g" CEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
* z5 I4 l; P' a8 iWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
  l$ H# @- g0 u$ X7 Y- a  DWhere will the training take place?
2 G, R+ A, u0 h' L+ C6 R2 ]9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
: f( C% i# d5 P# e" DHow 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?
$ P& z4 F% V) F; o" d% l7 k•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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