Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project

4 D" j9 j! B8 K& J/ h* iThe 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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. ]' E8 A0 F  d, d) E  u- Q1.        Introduction to the Program
2.        Introduction to the Care Industry
3.        Working in the Industry
6 X, y% J- B1 s, Z4.        Work Settings
5.        Working with the Employer/Consumer
6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
+ z: M; k! v0 C% ^3 e* U0 u9.        Personal Hygiene
7 d5 E8 `. f2 d- I' n; q# W10.        First Aid/CPR
11.        General Safety
12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
14.        Feeding, Eating, Swallowing
) P. s- E- F( N( Z: j, H15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
! I' L" \7 k( z17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
22.        Preparing for Employment

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How long is the course?
9 j( G, r( L8 x, YThe 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.
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•        Must be at least 18 years of age
& U1 `9 T6 g- X: z0 |•        A minimum ESL level 4
9 W- y# a" }9 ~1 _  }& R3 I1 l3 S•        Criminal record check
•        2 references
How do I register?
( l+ {) N- E3 G1.        Contact Kristie Coulombe for an application form
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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
Email:  kristie.coulombe@cpa-ab.org
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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
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How 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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