Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information

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About the Pilot Project

9 p( q8 L% A" wThe 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
0 g7 h: L3 s6 y4 [, t' P- I2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
6 C7 C6 ?" A! s! L4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
  |) \" N. T2 y% l: x  i: P8 V10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
2 G3 U# Y' C1 k) Z2 \' G12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
' w5 J7 T1 W% Q7 o14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
' j- }8 ~2 Z+ R- q15.        Effective Communication
  V3 M0 ~  ~3 U: A% O16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
( S9 N8 H# ~4 F0 N20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
. z3 m! C. W" w" H' B22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
2 T9 C! d% z* L0 q, o% _2 jThe 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?
: V: M1 J' |7 [) J/ {# Y•        Must be at least 18 years of age
8 h0 R+ f7 z& b•        A minimum ESL level 4
6 u/ a- b; x: N0 F7 ?, J! b* g•        Criminal record check
# }2 |1 H! J1 n4 n* l7 v•        2 references
, F5 \1 t+ X' \+ zHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
  }5 p! G9 H$ z5 w' A* J2 j0 @* Y9 m2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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1 |1 o5 |# ~- e5 h& {( q" T. z0 hPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who 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?
' }" |, F( `  w# s5 RA $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.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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