Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
Community Living Attendant Pilot Project
Student Information
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/ X6 }  y+ S; N$ W& t& u2 RAbout the Pilot Project
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, f; V* S% X& I* U$ VThe 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
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1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
" W: O5 e: [" y! B. @7.        Body Movement and Positioning
2 z8 t/ H: G. I& g' H% D- V% V1 u5 J8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
# R! p! M8 l  v10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
4 R' g2 B& @6 ^5 F4 d1 o12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
; E( I8 j% c7 @- \6 W13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
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; x6 a/ F8 [/ U4 K$ Z* i2 E20.         Respiratory Care
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22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
, ^% @, y% L: bThe 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.
1 A8 B8 K3 y3 n& t- Z  JWhat are the requirements?
8 s) k, K! I7 Q: w•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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3.        Send it to:

Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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, t2 }  D" c! s9 r) c. d7 ^Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
Where will the training take place?
9125 – 50 Street
" L) k* E3 S* lEdmonton, AB
" i& K$ a3 W4 X$ v7 `( [How much does it cost?
$ g, t" \" u; I0 I/ U! O+ zA $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
•        Families of children with disabilities

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