Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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About the Pilot Project
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/ C" _& P) C$ g. E% G* G. [$ K) [, VThe 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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" z0 [! W8 I# c) w1.        Introduction to the Program
6 Q5 u6 G% a8 U- w2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
+ }- B% b' A7 o" M% S6 c, T% k+ b3.        Working in the Industry
6 M# p$ W# R8 K4.        Work Settings
( c* ~5 L: Z+ Y& Z: ~- @5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
2 A' v* Q+ ~( u' O. w: r6.        Anatomy and Physiology
/ O& M; O$ k$ S7 y, m9 y: Q, ^; E! m2 S7.        Body Movement and Positioning
, l8 q: e: e0 F* r) A; X/ g8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
5 r) h, i; |0 Z11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
2 F5 Y6 Y' Q: W' k. P/ x14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
4 o, d$ w# x  h& z" m3 K( C2 \15.        Effective Communication
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3 d/ U: a5 M3 c1 F* B17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
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9 w1 T' ^! ~! e( N) ]" D/ Z( K' [. ]' L22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
, c/ O- A0 j: E- K  lThe 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?
7 Q* M9 _4 B0 z$ F+ Q9 f•        Must be at least 18 years of age
$ O! u, t$ _; l; N•        A minimum ESL level 4
+ T# T$ _2 [( G- u' y! R•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
: A2 q  C  q  Z) P) k  E4 y1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
1 c+ a6 H& [1 |The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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9125 – 50 Street
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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
- `" S; t) w2 k% T•        Families of children with disabilities
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