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

0 v( z9 c6 w9 G% F6 BThe 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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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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1.        Introduction to the Program
1 I( I! \8 Q( [+ R7 r; X8 o2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
0 X$ z, G% Q7 k% @5 X1 R4 D' _3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
  t' u7 ?) C3 f% F, ]0 f3 N# U6 G# K+ N6 ]7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
3 L, n8 a; X4 s' `8 E& x10.        First Aid/CPR
' Q  ^4 Y7 R# q( ]( W11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
) N9 s/ t3 c+ I9 D! F14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
; U9 N' i/ T; V+ _+ x, X6 G) t15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
  R5 Q7 K  N! s18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
$ e2 {' n2 h! A- h4 K) m; e7 f7 c21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
% v. t* d3 v0 z6 O9 z22.        Preparing for Employment
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% Q5 R- Y9 B, e( UHow long is the course?
) ?; ]' y" E9 ?2 i) i9 B: [8 F0 Z3 RThe 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
3 K! @6 B! x' K6 b  i9 K•        A minimum ESL level 4
1 D+ u+ i8 ?; H* x- C* L  `6 q•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1 C$ [2 w) I6 }/ E) T& a0 B; f1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
2.        Fully complete application form
3.        Send it to:
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Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
Fax:  780-424-6313
0 \. L$ ~- X0 m- E( lWho are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
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8 }8 g8 i' S: @+ t5 C" [9125 – 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
2 E8 b' T4 T' [9 @* IHow 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.
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•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
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