Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
) \7 ~5 W7 a; I0 KCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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: K( e3 P- k: |. B$ I* jAbout the Pilot Project
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8 p# y" ]6 A. z" B, V2 w* [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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program

1.        Introduction to the Program
7 C  ~, [5 B/ S6 m" k( x4 r- s2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
# h3 s7 V# o+ S" Z4.        Work Settings
! N1 e- H1 _8 b' c5 A5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
( ^1 r* W* [9 a6 e' `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
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
5 a$ \+ q/ Z) w' k2 B  X20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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, i, _- t+ @: b  D0 s8 \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.
What are the requirements?
( a$ b; Y- m$ \- A' |1 ?•        Must be at least 18 years of age
7 ^3 T/ w4 I3 {/ a•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 ~( v  W& s8 ]& j' N3 r8 K" A•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
7 ]2 E. F' m5 V4 m, z1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

6 ]+ z, z" B2 PPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
& u7 N- B2 R; j' O' `4 s) gEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
  ~4 X  N8 V4 v& H1 V) oWho are the instructors?
The 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?
8 l0 D# n7 M6 `2 SA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
; p& F$ @" n8 J. `•        Families of children with disabilities


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