Accredited The Mental Capacity Act
Training
Online
Description
-
Type
Training
-
Methodology
Online
Provides employees with the knowledge of what the Act contains and sets out to protect vulnerable people. Suitable for: Anyone who needs an understanding of the MCA
About this course
On completion of the course there will be 10 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 90%
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (1)
Online Course Online Course
Online Course
Course programme
Do you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act 2005? This course follows the Approved Code of Practice for the MCA. Information is taken from the Crown Copyright Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice.
Course Content
- Introduction
- What does ‘Lacks Capacity’ mean?
- What are the Statutory Principles and how should they be applied?
- How should people be helped to make their own decisions?
- How does the Act define a person’s capacity to make a decision and how should capacity be assessed?
- What does the Act mean when it talks about ‘Best Interests’?
- What protection does the Act offer for people providing care or treatment?
- What does the Act say about lasting powers of attorney?
- What is the role of the Court of Protection and court appointed deputies?
- What does the Act say about advance decisions to refuse treatment?
- What is the new Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service and how does it work?
- How does the Act affect research projects involving a person who lacks capacity?
- How does the Act apply to children and young people?
- What is the relationship between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act 1983?
- What means of protection exist for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves?
- What are the best ways to settle disagreements and disputes about issues covered in the Act?
- What rules govern access to information about a person who lacks capacity?
NCFE accredited.
Additional information
Visa and debit card. Invoice by Arrangement.
Comments:
This course is available immediately on-line.
Accredited The Mental Capacity Act