Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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About the Pilot Project
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3 h  g8 O# {3 d/ w" i- P3 LThe 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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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
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4.        Work Settings
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6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
9 ^7 D5 Z9 x# I# V13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
2 ?. ]" |' t+ h7 o9 T16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
- w% G+ P3 r7 B' l18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
, h; U5 C+ {$ S. V9 i* r$ m22.        Preparing for Employment
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  i& A4 ?" j$ S6 ^' oHow 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.
What are the requirements?
0 y: C' W2 S! U3 N•        Must be at least 18 years of age
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2 H+ U. z/ r' L- Y1 b" w" y•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
( {; n7 i" r& i3 HHow 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
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
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The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
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Edmonton, AB
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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?
' k& X9 u9 v( {' ]3 s•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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