Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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; I3 b, {9 p1 ^6 E( a1 ?6 n9 B. {About the Pilot Project
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) f# U: ]) l( h9 jThe 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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" t3 |1 |4 c9 M2 J6 tLessons offered through the CLAT program
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! s# Q2 o& I# E+ A8 @" s% b# W& h1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
+ O/ R% |) A# `3 v5 \) Z5 L0 }8 q# ^7 |3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
% [" U& f/ t( s4 x. J, W) c, S0 ~! R8.        WHIMIS
+ R) G  S9 B# n5 ?; R9.        Personal Hygiene
- G9 r# s5 Z4 @/ }10.        First Aid/CPR
: b' V" j, N. l. [# F, G! E( G+ p11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
, {- w) p& n/ i! w- z16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
  d/ H: Y" k: I2 I5 l2 P19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
2 h: p. B* E8 ^+ z' L22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
0 L# a% y& a* k6 k$ F# 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.
  M; x4 z. u) e2 Y# `. p6 VWhat are the requirements?
  y8 }8 v+ a# t5 v- A5 T•        Must be at least 18 years of age
5 u0 i6 h% @. g& T, d) P" ?2 J•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
  k7 s! x* H! ?Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
. y/ z+ f3 i0 j6 A8 Q/ YThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
4 w7 x8 U" e; _$ r7 ~/ I* uWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
( |. g3 |/ m+ L) C3 E" r2 \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 $200 back.
Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
8 ~' X( `9 D" W$ y7 q  X/ j•        Families of children with disabilities

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