Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information


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About the Pilot Project

& G7 r* r  G' V5 l/ ^6 Q% ?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

( t2 y$ p- `8 b8 `/ h1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
  n1 V" I, {0 p! l$ a. [3.        Working in the Industry
# c6 K* E' ]0 x0 c6 h0 o" t1 X4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
  h6 D2 M$ `8 v3 D7 h$ f# ^9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
3 E6 K* _, h1 r& Y/ k' \6 Z14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
- D9 Y4 X, \- ]2 e; i16.        Mental Health
' h: h( j7 M3 R$ k3 c$ [17.        Medication Assistance
; X) u# c# }  Q' U! x18.         Attendant Self-Care
% j* |0 t) h+ k9 P* ~+ \19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
7 Y: |7 j4 |6 m! W22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
& ?& j! ~: v* X$ y6 uThe 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.
* M' h; j  ?0 P* zWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
6 ~; _2 p2 J$ X% C3 C1 V" I•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 I) R& Y: ^* G4 {: K•        Criminal record check
  V, B5 r4 }' c6 @; m! b1 G•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
1 \' S9 W7 j, P; F- DEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
2 w, |# f1 y8 {. k& ~* c) MWho are the instructors?
- B: \2 A' H0 O. x, Y% \! h( X0 b* T  XThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
& t( G. d# C) D2 RWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
A $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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