Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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+ m* `- A3 o" dAbout the Pilot Project
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The 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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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7 `3 C: S5 n) N2 z: K1.        Introduction to the Program
4 ]1 r- n0 K8 ^3 F( Q! M0 {2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
! X$ ^* j$ {5 [8 K5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
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+ A+ v7 ?$ @+ X! R7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
( t/ H4 ^' e! O11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
8 \2 J5 x1 W) b+ j# [$ t# m15.        Effective Communication
, k$ b  v. g9 i' h' p16.        Mental Health
# H; D5 ^0 }( t4 |* p! H" X* X17.        Medication Assistance
3 Y# ^! `. ^4 b7 e4 C+ n; n9 [/ E18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
- }0 F' L! D0 S% b1 `: w$ [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
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
; x% J, {7 }% b7 x8 f•        2 references
How do I register?
( d/ g" V: B& A( `1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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( x" T$ m+ n  Q8 x3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
3 N" @; I& ?, `Who are the instructors?
, d+ D4 B5 |) V' a* {The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
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How much does it cost?
: U- w; `3 t8 {+ e$ l$ jA $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?
4 \' j) r% w& [9 A! B: ^•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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