Community Living Attendant Trianing Pilot Project

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The Rick Hansen
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About the Pilot Project
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! D3 k9 u% @- H8 A7 R( I0 SThe 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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2 }2 W/ i/ Q+ F& S; w; W; w3 ~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
4 L& z( k! h5 o% x6.        Anatomy and Physiology
7.        Body Movement and Positioning
8.        WHIMIS
9.        Personal Hygiene
: V7 u# ^! s; M8 z# U/ Q$ H5 x5 K10.        First Aid/CPR
' c( {* I3 F% L6 v$ M# n3 f11.        General Safety
' n# s4 h0 E' j3 K0 k8 }8 k12.        Assistive Devices and Supplies
13.        Diet/Meal Preparation
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1 U, r9 X/ R. ~( |+ W2 f' Q" J% E15.        Effective Communication
16.        Mental Health
17.        Medication Assistance
18.         Attendant Self-Care
! a4 Z, E. b/ R3 h9 N19.        Time/Priority Management and Planning
20.         Respiratory Care
% K, r5 S9 u# n21.        Impact of Culture and Sexuality
* d; I9 T7 r3 N2 `22.        Preparing for Employment
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$ ^6 x6 g9 H) p2 ^) r, v* ZHow 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?
2 Y, E( H; |0 p' k+ z8 K•        Must be at least 18 years of age
8 q0 D5 H  o  o/ ^6 @•        A minimum ESL level 4
2 ]! _: V9 x8 m( o- E/ }  E+ D+ C•        Criminal record check
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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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Phone:  780-424-6312 ext. 2235
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  S1 g* P* ?, y- }  {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?
: ]+ j- E/ d3 ^( V  C( _7 Z9125 – 50 Street
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8 n" k# h3 O3 Z4 ~7 G; IHow much does it cost?
! y+ Y! S- B% DA $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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( N% G: ~4 X2 ~4 a/ J•        For independent employers with physical disabilities and/or seniors
1 G7 |4 I- G% \; ~0 U•        Families of children with disabilities



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