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

& A% R$ x7 |8 h( P2 ^' Y. VThe 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
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
3 g* a# Z* U$ D/ e4.        Work Settings
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6.        Anatomy and Physiology
2 S( T. s! W6 P$ z$ Z7.        Body Movement and Positioning
( c/ P1 z( J. `: e% |+ c8.        WHIMIS
3 D4 u5 Q% P4 C6 G9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
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13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
: w- i( \3 V' Z$ }* D14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
  y& q9 m; B' U9 ~18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
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22.        Preparing for Employment

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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.
' ?+ w6 ?/ E' P+ uWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
, t; Q) s! Q5 m: [2 @/ p•        Criminal record check
% K  B7 i. [2 ]4 L•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
  r; H/ c4 z( B" R, A8 z% h5 n3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
/ O' p* I, }, q, G3 x7 ?Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
" C7 W7 }0 I" d; q: a9 `; VWho are the instructors?
! |. X/ U2 h6 Q  j3 C0 vThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
) V3 K7 ^3 @$ X+ W9125 – 50 Street
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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.
# i) T- i( q1 s1 jWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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