Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
& i# X4 Q9 s5 G1 U, e- o# z. |9 VCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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About the Pilot Project

! s9 |. w- u; E( E/ c6 ~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.

+ x7 m: C8 d7 m& xLessons offered through the CLAT program
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3 y! c$ Z  a* l1 {1.        Introduction to the Program
' D9 l! u2 z8 A% x* N* L2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
! l$ S8 |) z) ?, ?8 U; O/ M* p9 c4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
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
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
, |$ x; z$ w. q8 m18.         Attendant Self-Care
. ~5 Q6 {- Z/ l& d6 W5 j; |. M19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment


* o. C) P$ U/ C1 z0 o/ s. dHow 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.
* _5 F) y3 y1 V, N) U' a4 XWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
9 R  Y% p- d: E5 Q: u; gHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
& b$ E' i4 f% q8 N# f6 I- a3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
9 g9 a& `3 U8 g& m8 F; ?/ `( f3 n7 qEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
& K4 F. J3 I5 e5 E. OFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
/ x! A+ M7 `* U+ CThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
! E/ ^5 t" q3 ]7 T  x/ h. h9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
' p. j% R! X6 T, w* ?/ gA $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
/ f2 j: }5 k' S' o1 E' o- I•        Families of children with disabilities



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