Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information

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- [5 l6 u7 [  }0 M- Q3 s1 K) PAbout the Pilot Project

$ J7 i" V' ]+ X, |4 gThe 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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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
  H$ i6 ^2 p5 X, e0 [: g* A4.        Work Settings
" v3 Y) K. P9 f. L; x5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
9 r! j/ N1 N' H: X# t: d8.        WHIMIS
+ l: N/ d( S) B9 B# V! f8 s2 j+ ~9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
& r8 w! g+ s5 z7 l, f14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
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20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
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$ B( L2 P) t: u& t5 V" ?% u6 Q! B0 t; |0 f; sHow 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.
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•        Must be at least 18 years of age
3 t: ~7 ]. K. M, L! h% ]* K•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
3 ~2 z/ c0 u: O# |7 D•        2 references
! F9 N( B, G/ Q1 VHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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# s/ o4 T4 ^7 [* M- x$ XWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
4 z5 T. z1 X8 U9 s% ~Where will the training take place?
1 n2 N# I, c$ c, u9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
- I' G: K  k8 a' H* lHow 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
8 i* P# l* X! W•        Families of children with disabilities
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