Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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. K" D0 I. Z) U, {9 Q/ N! BAbout the Pilot Project
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8 m, P6 x% q, u3 ~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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5 @* k3 q/ _- s0 s% }) V) o1.        Introduction to the Program
* U- W- {- F/ R2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
' Z3 N9 v8 ^" e3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
% `4 G1 U6 c! j: r3 U9 n9 X5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
$ J& ^! p+ d8 @/ Z/ @9.        Personal Hygiene
1 N, r. g& M' x) a: J& q3 Q10.        First Aid/CPR
$ W9 l4 x* C4 l7 U11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
# A* Q0 U3 u* F13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
1 d+ c7 `# N9 N14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
) ?+ |8 y9 _: s15.        Effective Communication
2 g. N0 z1 K  k; }, w! ^& P16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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8 \9 j; d' f- O21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
+ D3 |, z$ X7 ?7 E; v- H22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
3 T) B  C! Z4 Z4 S4 L# RThe 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?
2 @5 c# f( ~2 a  J6 P" `" `# o0 }•        Must be at least 18 years of age
& _2 D# e; u" V+ h•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
! ~# U$ \9 M# K/ XHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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1 N/ ], e- @% e, ?$ d; n) e9 X" aPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
" {3 T7 v( |; y! L& SEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
' n+ n2 D. w7 H2 d# yThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
) J; r" L- Q+ P0 u  z3 G9125 – 50 Street
6 }4 }! Q+ H  P$ T. CEdmonton, AB
" f9 m, |( U" s( g: k: [6 p- ^3 jHow much does it cost?
* k, v0 L- ^1 F- t, v! y! oA $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?
, \9 n2 |! z) j& W6 N•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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