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
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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.

Lessons offered through the CLAT program

; g5 i! P' A9 `5 u7 W1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3 Z) @  s0 b" W3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
  A: O& t+ i7 b5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
6 D; P1 g4 n4 s, y1 S0 Z% c. Q11.        General Safety
# ^, T( B( l4 t* D, _$ L' k12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
) y7 y% y2 b- h  p14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
2 |! \5 ~0 ~4 a4 S$ G' E16.        Mental Health
& a" w$ D. b1 r0 r) C9 m17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
! \4 q- R- W& P# s9 L& l20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
2 K4 }8 N+ a$ a9 A, R7 l22.        Preparing for Employment


How long is the course?
, ~, X* M4 _6 y- h7 n  N# xThe 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.
" z3 N$ k% W. TWhat are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
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1 h$ R" r6 x6 |3 U$ A3 |•        2 references
How do I register?
2 ?8 a& _+ G+ s$ A8 \1.        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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Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
1 p9 W3 \7 r( C9 ~! bWhere will the training take place?
$ [1 s3 K2 S9 c! x* [+ g5 q9125 – 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 $200 back.
) ^: d$ \7 s3 i) a* ], X. SWhere can I work once I graduate?
•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
•        Families of children with disabilities

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