MENTAL CAPACITY ACT AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS

Course

Online

£ 10 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2007 and was designed to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults. This was followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) being implemented in 2009.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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Subjects

  • Mental capacity
  • Liberty
  • Relationship
  • Vulnerable Adults
  • Liberty Safeguards
  • Safeguards
  • Carer Liability
  • Deprivation
  • Capacity
  • Assess
  • Advance Decision

Course programme

This online course provides background to the MCA and its relationship to DOLS and how those working within the care sector can ensure compliance whilst carrying out their job role. Candidates will also gain an understanding of how to keep the best interests of those that they care for who may or may not be able to consent.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Define “capacity”

When to Assess

Principles of Assessment

Carer Liability

Recording Your Practice

Advance Decision

What is Deprivation of Liberty?

Deprivation of Liberty Assessment

MENTAL CAPACITY ACT AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS

£ 10 VAT inc.