Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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, u0 Q# w" J+ X# Q3 s# ?About the Pilot Project
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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.
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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
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
( r" f* {/ m3 j( K& d& O3 g/ J. \5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
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11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
8 p2 F& V( F* u6 x, ^14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
) v6 R! @. Y, X0 x8 [15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
  A0 p& C% }7 G) E7 w# B+ M18.         Attendant Self-Care
9 g4 T0 h  @. Y" o2 R! ]; i; R19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
6 ]7 I0 C/ P, M4 d3 `20.         Respiratory Care
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22.        Preparing for Employment

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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.
' F. n& f; w: E" JWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
2 ?' @6 h* D- D•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
! D/ I$ [; a. }3 l# V1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
% W, n. t, K+ yThe 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?
" @+ A( a6 g+ z: M0 eA $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
•        Families of children with disabilities

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