Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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9 z# \# S+ l  ^% v3 N- pAbout the Pilot Project
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1 H5 }5 z6 ?$ P) ^- Z# q, DThe 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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# \3 f( _5 @2 o8 k, i. J" jLessons offered through the CLAT program
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, n1 X* L/ ]" M' ~6 k  P1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
4.        Work Settings
4 Y; w! x; K/ B& Y  X) X8 |' P5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
' T+ y1 \# k: ^0 `2 ?7.        Body Movement and Positioning
0 D1 H# x6 ]( I+ E; Q8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
; X) o8 E# j8 I15.        Effective Communication
+ W: |8 R6 [, n16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
+ _1 R3 O# e: ~: T19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
3 @( L& q9 |' t+ y- i0 a22.        Preparing for Employment
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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?
5 J4 M) P& W: b2 d9 z) i•        Must be at least 18 years of age
•        A minimum ESL level 4
+ P* j  l" ^) ]# O•        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:
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, N( a' H+ c, j+ z! SPhone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
3 B0 T  N! M. U. d' JFax:  780-424-6313
Who are the instructors?
The instructors will be a combination of consumer/employers, program staff, and community health professionals
6 ?; L3 w2 F/ \2 e$ x- pWhere will the training take place?
4 U' M" t! @! C* g* y  a5 z6 N9125 – 50 Street
% Z; c7 k. W" S2 X! jEdmonton, AB
3 v+ M1 L4 p/ J* JHow 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.
Where can I work once I graduate?
- N8 T# y' z1 z* c•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
; P7 t1 I! F) D9 ^- n) V! T2 M•        Families of children with disabilities
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