Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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About the Pilot Project
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2 b8 Z8 @$ s$ i6 n, MThe 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

/ A) J& e2 x: G0 N1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
" L1 l; R+ @$ q. O6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
( }/ p: i. P0 ~1 K) l3 [10.        First Aid/CPR
3 S; R, Z/ |, s  l- x+ x* I7 a11.        General Safety
% E0 n" f, S8 b( s; z7 i12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
$ w. X. O8 i4 b' E; J- L( M: T14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
* z# B- `" n0 G7 w, w4 g15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
( w* v' s( f3 z: S+ m# o17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
# O  \# y+ [2 X$ F+ `+ s21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
* n3 [. C. V4 zThe 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?
5 u8 A0 R3 h7 e3 G•        Must be at least 18 years of age
3 B2 M& f* I7 P•        A minimum ESL level 4
0 N4 X) `: H- W7 u•        Criminal record check
* _5 l7 {1 b1 U0 l, K•        2 references
; V2 p8 u# S, ~How do I register?
& t( ~! L5 a8 ?+ b/ c! `* l1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
" L# n5 }1 H0 S0 N5 y& LEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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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
$ y4 X# X, R: ~. aEdmonton, 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.
9 i& |8 L9 i* d. w+ Z; F& RWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities


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