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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4 R: E3 |# Z8 v( J4 O1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
; ~( G- }( V+ E- N+ C0 g: Z. A& o5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
) Y$ p% i/ ]8 x% F/ ?1 ?/ x6 R10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
: Y0 J. Y/ C( O% A12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
, S4 ?5 a, W! h4 a; |13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
* R  Z& c8 H! {2 t% J0 a16.        Mental Health
  N5 u1 }' s5 m% p+ B17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
4 b6 v/ @! E1 m" |" U) \7 _19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
3 n! I) [5 e! k21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
3 t0 m+ |8 [' |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?
8 E' |& ~; f& v- T+ |•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
' f, n+ ^! B  U5 S8 j•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
) l- U5 k, H+ ?* s4 z: D( iHow do I register?
+ x4 L5 B; r9 k# t! P& C5 |) O1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
+ O. v) }4 D! C2.        Fully complete application form
$ t# M0 D$ n) C5 q1 G3.        Send it to:

1 }  x# O# U2 ePhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
9 W7 u$ A* D4 G6 X! Q1 G# _4 N1 CEmail:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
+ b4 `2 j0 M* F& V& ]Fax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
( z* {7 Q4 \& O% Z, Y/ W. \& F5 G/ bThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
! u/ c. |, l, Q6 O0 O! Z/ \& MWhere will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
4 K$ W* i0 ?4 V4 c2 ]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?
+ u8 A8 F" n% k7 H% M5 N6 e4 ^•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
* k6 X1 T% _; b* K•        Families of children with disabilities
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