Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information



( d, |3 ^# L1 ^# x" j0 J/ wAbout the Pilot Project

. u$ s& V" K% uThe 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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* z5 N, a/ \3 R# @$ QLessons offered through the CLAT program
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) S4 @1 o* b1 h5 N3 W1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
& q- n3 v" w, J% Z" ^# f3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
' ], M) n' J: T# p3 R  B, q7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
! y1 c% n" }! q' f9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
/ A8 Q# g4 Q7 d& X/ X2 ~12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
) s; O( r6 L. |$ u18.         Attendant Self-Care
/ L# N. T: }! {19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
/ p9 Q6 C0 _* @21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
4 A/ }; J7 l' y9 j9 z  ?  O22.        Preparing for Employment


! ~  c# m% A. qHow long is the course?
* m7 {5 g+ ?# j" F4 c, m5 [5 m  bThe 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?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
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; s2 @  d3 t! J9 P•        Criminal record check
! T1 E9 a) i& G•        2 references
How do I register?
/ p# H, Y; ]. x% x1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
/ t- c! |  o! x+ L+ J8 a0 u' K2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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1 a" T, c2 q1 S( aWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
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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
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