Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



* v. ^6 W5 f+ C( |9 ~( @( I$ OAbout the Pilot Project
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% S% a0 G9 C" B2 D- \$ B3 XThe 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.

/ h7 T0 a$ w2 R5 A' PLessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4 M% N5 |# A5 ]2 D4.        Work Settings
# A5 p( l! a4 ]/ {1 {' u7 d) b% {5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
$ L; n+ y1 \2 s' n* P& [% ]7.        Body Movement and Positioning
6 |9 R: i6 R  ?9 r" }9 W8.        WHIMIS
* Y9 l. o( R- z' l9.        Personal Hygiene
; D5 Q. Y& K- t- e" C" j9 n10.        First Aid/CPR
8 O$ Y1 Q2 x# a9 M! {' m# O11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
3 U9 ], }" H: c) x5 Q2 w13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
. I! a7 A% U; p# B, M$ h15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
6 u: i" {  k7 N20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
# Q" ^4 Z+ p, w5 V) j22.        Preparing for Employment
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. y, b) Z, ?: {& \+ ~How long is the course?
; {+ A2 ^0 m+ ]8 D( ~. D% V- O3 u) SThe 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& Q# O" b% r4 A; p3 zWhat are the requirements?
, n- U0 @2 K% M•        Must be at least 18 years of age
2 i1 ^; v! M+ Y4 w; X. X•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
! Q$ B6 X$ ]$ C' H; z9 pHow do I register?
* Q) i8 G3 C1 R# e; F! {1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
4 L2 n) Q" V, V% L6 \2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

; K3 o; z' l. y) oPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
+ f( b/ s# Z3 a6 r0 t9 xFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
# `* P' E; y9 }/ ~# r/ b' x  FWhere will the training take place?
2 ~; m$ N& G4 O" D0 |9 c4 l9125 – 50 Street
/ U6 @* v- `6 ?6 z. _" nEdmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
; T' c- G: p2 d! C! hA $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?
/ H  d8 Y  J4 K5 _' M•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
( a! B4 e- p# c•        Families of children with disabilities
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