Mental Capacity Act & DOLS (Accredited Online)

Unicare

Course

Online

£ 15 VAT inc.

The best Psychology courses

See all

See all

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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. This care 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Once you have completed all the online learning materials for this course, you will be required to complete an online assessment. If you fail the online knowledge test, do not worry – You are given 5 chances to revise the e-learning materials and retake the course at no extra charge.

All of our online workshops are accredited and in line with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development standards. The CPD Accreditation group require a robust process of content development, peer review and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements. Once you have successfully completed the knowledge test, you will be sent a CPD accredited certificate via email.

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Subjects

  • Compliance
  • IT
  • IT for adults
  • Communication Skills
  • Accredited
  • Assessment
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Carer Liability
  • Deprivation of Liberty
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Advance Decision

Course programme

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mental Capacity Act & DOLS (Accredited Online)

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. This care 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

See related categories

Mental Capacity Act & DOLS (Accredited Online)

£ 15 VAT inc.

The best Psychology courses

See all

See all