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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' h2 B7 ~4 Q" Z3 I) \1.        Introduction to the Program
" u  |+ s& P+ [( Y2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
+ V! i. x) M2 i+ `$ `/ X6.        Anatomy and Physiology
5 D# @" U8 [) g7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
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11.        General Safety
6 [5 F- Y; Z* F( v  k12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
) _) p% A1 w* D3 o( Q8 P14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
1 O( S$ O( d8 T  n5 m15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
5 E8 V3 A& Q) Q' k+ g17.        Medication Assistance
. ?3 e) g2 e9 F; u2 S5 m18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
5 p3 x' H: X  K, Y6 T& @21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
' A/ s* a+ }* ?22.        Preparing for Employment
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7 v* R* Q4 z# U3 EHow 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?
5 C# q5 X0 J2 T$ q•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
6 g! G! O. O- _•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
0 C4 R- T6 M7 P5 SHow do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
7 u4 S/ K) q) Q, I. Q1 D8 W2.        Fully complete application form
3 A: S" x& d* n4 o. |0 u. }3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
' G; s- ^5 R' d8 e+ qThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
) g  K$ f2 n0 ]9125 – 50 Street
/ @# q5 d4 l% dEdmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
4 X0 D5 t6 j% |; g; ?  }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 $200 back.
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5 k$ X7 `- F% \  E* X) k•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
0 i. f% d& V" D# \* r•        Families of children with disabilities
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