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
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& T1 {/ e6 F- v/ nThe 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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/ ^- Q' B( ]2 q& a; k# `0 s+ n1.        Introduction to the Program
: H+ Z& c1 E. X7 h6 T% e2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
! Q: t9 |  i3 m3.        Working in the Industry
& I" ]  D# B: u3 ]5 w) `4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6 v  B2 U5 d. }: r6 o% I5 n6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
& a/ S1 @; k+ e' }& }4 z% F) b5 m8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
4 v3 T2 H* x( X3 m; F14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
' f/ ]1 n/ c1 A: }$ ]16.        Mental Health
5 E$ E1 Y) r4 V! }3 w  ^$ f17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
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20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
5 }5 N1 W' E! u# U22.        Preparing for Employment

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8 ]* b% z/ k& N" r# a& _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.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
) P* ]4 N) P3 r6 u; A( n* ?8 o•        A minimum ESL level 4
: h# T4 V7 U) H" s•        Criminal record check
" v9 U' |0 l1 ?•        2 references
6 ^( ^, f3 x$ {( z( G' DHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
1 K- p$ s. T# F: \) o( ]; Q2.        Fully complete application form
8 s4 Z4 k& n0 S1 A8 K7 O3.        Send it to:

/ Y* R: m% f8 o7 i& Q% ~) e# xPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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# K/ d) @& I7 }3 H9 cFax:  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?
1 |! m0 a. G! `# Y+ s1 GA $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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
* T1 f$ L' W$ m& T7 m•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
8 E0 E6 W! q5 M7 G7 Z•        Families of children with disabilities
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