Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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Student Information
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2 x; c7 u- A: M9 I- TAbout the Pilot Project

9 R( _' ~. u  V: W) Q! n+ PThe 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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1.        Introduction to the Program
; p, c1 G6 z- N. [9 ~2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
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11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
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15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
: J7 |# i- W$ O7 m( u19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
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& ~* F3 {- Y1 FHow 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.
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•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        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
! M9 ?" X) U  ?0 q3.        Send it to:
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
7 `  |  I! ~- o% U: a( SHow 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
•        Families of children with disabilities
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