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The Rick Hansen
! a H3 z* o* W3 O2 h7 N, F4 u% BCommunity Living Attendant Pilot Project
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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.0 Z/ a9 S. {1 l3 m. \
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Lessons offered through the CLAT program
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0 E) b! k3 ~1 _$ ]1. Introduction to the Program- m% @9 M, ^9 x
2. Introduction to the Care Industry6 k1 n" h; m1 s* B6 S8 Q1 n6 T
3. Working in the Industry5 {: x" a% ?( h& K. j+ t
4. Work Settings/ r! O. `9 y& S
5. Working with the Employer/Consumer
& x7 Z/ H& w l$ w% T" p6. Anatomy and Physiology$ _; {2 p6 \1 T+ e+ ~" O3 h4 p' U
7. Body Movement and Positioning( m8 b# j. b2 ^ h0 S
8. WHIMIS
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11. General Safety 6 k# m9 ^6 \( r# R
12. Assistive Devices and Supplies" @# U( u4 d" D5 V& u4 C& L" [1 o
13. Diet/Meal Preparation
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15. Effective Communication
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, T/ L2 D& `/ `4 P8 C F4 v$ p; j17. Medication Assistance
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19. Time/Priority Management and Planning
8 W) u1 X" r2 R) z6 m20. Respiratory Care- ~4 [8 I0 N) n" _# I0 A2 H+ q
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.) D. D! N, ^: D" |
What are the requirements?* F! [& \# ^% |2 r! Z G' C
• 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 form2 s& B. i& B6 w" i" W7 s+ a
2. Fully complete application form: a. N& @$ t2 Z. \2 ?! ~
3. Send it to:
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Phone: 780-424-6312 ext. 2235# |, H# @3 n% n( G& V3 E* M! K* N
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# j, Y/ z, d( }# t
Where will the training take place?7 X' V2 ?4 z# ], x3 @( G
9125 – 50 Street7 C" I% }: ~& l0 L4 W) {6 e
Edmonton, AB6 O: m2 w1 v! e+ b( m' L- X
How much does it cost?, O* d$ N: i( w/ x( q
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 $200 back.. }- x& `- G% b2 `8 h# v2 B
Where can I work once I graduate?- x5 K) Z% [0 [$ \8 r B7 k
• For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
* T+ e0 X9 q g+ a• Families of children with disabilities
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