Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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About 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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. Y: S- ~; T# [7 h1 X& |6 T2 @% mLessons offered through the CLAT program
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! r5 K' q) _5 o' X2 f, \& Y1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
$ E* y* @/ H/ S* Z6 r  ]8 n3.        Working in the Industry
4 N( ~- p3 Z" D0 x4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
5 h; n* }  r% }& c" G6.        Anatomy and Physiology
9 H6 g: S4 w* M' B& h* Z7.        Body Movement and Positioning
/ a9 t) U: }# N( ^4 U0 f8.        WHIMIS
' Y6 {+ L  I% O' e; y' O9.        Personal Hygiene
5 M0 A  M, S1 i- ]4 ], r3 @10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
2 d* t2 L9 h* n: ^- m- D- J6 z16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
# P& O( Y. @, }20.         Respiratory Care
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, O6 U; `* e5 J# z& A* z2 D+ `9 ^8 ~How long is the course?
( S' ^" _( b5 |9 dThe 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.
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, v+ }# H1 h+ F$ ~•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
  m* D& J. @* `+ e6 hHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
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4 v) s' O3 C% oThe 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?
# `$ [# `0 ?8 D: EA $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 $200 back.
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$ T/ s7 ?& I( b  U8 G4 T•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities
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