Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
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About the Pilot Project

) {) q  O' X% R3 e3 D& TThe 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.

6 h4 z+ O% \* g1 T+ j& H+ k9 ?Lessons offered through the CLAT program

; h8 |2 F+ B: G2 d: }  V1.        Introduction to the Program
0 |7 F: O6 ?) v0 t5 V2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
. Y* A/ l1 E7 B1 ]0 }7 B3.        Working in the Industry
  g# S- Q* R+ |% o4.        Work Settings
6 E3 @5 ~( b+ d0 ^: c: r5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
+ v1 y/ u' H% P2 s, k5 q  ^6.        Anatomy and Physiology
0 P4 @# H7 ~2 e: @5 E% E0 X8 u1 ?, @7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
1 y# \- y% q' R- y. L8 r$ W9.        Personal Hygiene
/ J2 D6 A9 l" V10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
4 l6 e1 B4 Z7 `* Z% c; [4 Q8 S% q. v1 d12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
' \& Z2 e2 f  `; u  E3 r2 u13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
4 ^3 b. A( s' L6 e* v" z22.        Preparing for Employment
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0 p+ ~9 a2 L2 Q0 l2 nHow long is the course?
; E! O! C0 F2 v: Y1 sThe 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.
' |# b- O! T8 ]/ t. m, X$ oWhat are the requirements?
5 [7 C- F# o3 c. f# e* R  \1 X•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
; d5 X- Y, v5 y/ r9 w9 T( u" MHow do I register?
4 B" h$ w6 C& S  A0 T3 t( w1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
- Q! w0 u: U- b( ?, T6 ZThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
' b0 Q4 k) \- `6 V- j; T7 OWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
8 X) A/ b% c/ H' X( aHow much does it cost?
* z* F5 f/ d: k; K* M& q" o1 m5 {; V" BA $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.
  @2 b  u) K& ?. w+ k3 ?Where can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
& _/ ^& K, W8 T  T•        Families of children with disabilities
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