MENTAL CAPACITY ACT AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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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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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 OutcomesUnderstand 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