Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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/ e. H, g! J  AAbout the Pilot Project

& l2 N8 l$ [" HThe 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.

: @' R9 F; a, f* yLessons offered through the CLAT program

# e1 {; k' {) }6 v1 ^! I- O( L1.        Introduction to the Program
# p% |6 k% m: j7 l* {2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
2 G2 U- H, w7 c1 b3 q3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
: A% b0 v( P/ n$ J5 O6.        Anatomy and Physiology
# l/ L5 |  E- t3 [! e7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
! p; e/ a3 a: k. G" F& R! j4 z11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
7 v! R1 ^4 C0 K6 S" W# ?15.        Effective Communication
1 Y( W. ?! I! N! g0 J, e+ U16.        Mental Health
. Z4 S9 G# E6 q) n9 K# O1 A7 }$ t17.        Medication Assistance
# o" ~0 S3 q+ n7 Y; i) \! u18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
; O5 f  x/ i  b$ p1 g21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
+ ?" D! h+ P" B22.        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.
What are the requirements?
% v2 G# y+ z* N7 I( A•        Must be at least 18 years of age
  z  S" k9 p6 Z3 _* T& H9 b7 g3 p% |•        A minimum ESL level 4
8 ^( v5 }1 d4 D/ {: s•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
1 O, [! E6 w/ xHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
5 D# M6 v6 [5 F; c* X! @1 _2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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' B9 F5 _! b( sPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
' T7 w/ I1 w% k7 u- [Fax:  780-424-6313
6 X0 I: n4 _. r& rWho are the instructors?
, F7 b9 t9 R, d. \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?
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
•        Families of children with disabilities

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