Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
2 ]4 t" Q0 g) t8 d, cCommunity 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

. Q8 z; V( n% I# Y! [0 M- w1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
9 s1 p$ U* T$ p& Y2 v8 t- r0 {4 y4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
! B: _: O! d0 Y0 B) @6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
# H% w- u2 k! E# B  v7 Y% \11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
) o6 `9 Y( D# t8 x3 f1 e+ o13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
0 k% [, }. f# k14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
: r7 @2 z# B" P4 T- }# j17.        Medication Assistance
4 {  [# S5 S) a/ c* l18.         Attendant Self-Care
8 W0 H2 `- r1 H5 @19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
( U$ r) L% F7 {2 b2 T20.         Respiratory Care
. R# M& _% o7 ?, `4 L: v21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment
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& P  f9 ]1 V! z* z: H& _How 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.
What are the requirements?
•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
# F  Q1 E. [- c& K•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:

3 _& P/ @( b; ?7 ?7 m* z: F7 WPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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+ s0 q2 h  {9 Z5 JFax:  780-424-6313
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4 c" e) Z9 d( _( z% VThe instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
* K+ j3 c1 c& s. g9 IWhere will the training take place?
7 d5 e) L0 x3 G9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
How much does it cost?
- W. N$ J8 F* `* vA $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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