Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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, F# z  _! g& ^/ nAbout the Pilot Project
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2 X5 y% f% P) R  J# k1 V2 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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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0 E) b! k3 ~1 _$ ]1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
& x7 Z/ H& w  l$ w% T" p6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
' @  l: y) n# W) a( v4 m- X/ X2 o9.        Personal Hygiene
# ^) R8 `$ {5 d; Z( c8 g10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
& I. J& y0 e8 ?+ D2 q4 e) g+ |14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
) i6 X; |' Y9 }2 {9 p$ ?; Y" o. B16.        Mental Health
, T/ L2 D& `/ `4 P8 C  F4 v$ p; j17.        Medication Assistance
; X! P# M7 u# c6 o! W- ~9 R) [5 Z18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
8 W) u1 X" r2 R) z6 m20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
9 L6 t3 m/ G3 j3 m1 \22.        Preparing for Employment
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How long is the course?
9 T# T8 p' X4 u  \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?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
  n* L+ W- S0 S( P•        A minimum ESL level 4
" r: R: l) L, ^: `- x7 j•        Criminal record check
& k$ i' X$ N# s& B% V•        2 references
! L! H! ?, l& o0 X& M! \How do I register?
+ J  Y" F3 m" x2 o" p/ a1.        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
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Who are the instructors?
1 X# I0 Q# `$ z5 bThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
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
* T+ e0 X9 q  g+ a•        Families of children with disabilities
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