Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards- CPD Certified
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards- CPD Certified course is designed to provide those who work in the healthcare or social care sector with an in-depth understanding of the key elements of DoLS and how to assess mental capacity in a patient.
This course is a must for those looking to kickstart a career caring for vulnerable adults, such as adult support work and mental health nursing. You will learn what is covered by the DoLS and explore the definition of Deprivation of Liberty in a social care and healthcare context.
The course also explores the fundamental principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the process for applying for DoLS authorisation. Whether you’re looking to fast track your career or make best interest decisions for a vulnerable adult under your care, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
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About this course
Understand the fundamental principles that underpin the Mental Capacity Act
Learn how to assess the capacity of a patient to evaluate their care and support needs
Familiarise with the key elements of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Know when and how to apply for DoLS authorisation in order to care for someone who lacks capacity
Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of the DoLS safeguards
Fast track your career in social care or healthcare with an accredited qualification
Develop your communication, social, interpersonal and decision-making skills
Understand how to make important decisions best on the care users best interests
On successful completion, you will receive a recognised certificate of achievement which you can use to fast track your career in the following professions:
Healthcare Assistant
Registered Mental Health nurse
Adult Support Worker
Relevant Person’s Representative
Accreditation
We offer fully-accredited online courses and comprehensive training on necessary skills and knowledge, so you can get ahead in your professional life.
Certification
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an instant e-certificate. You can receive printed certificates by post (with a shipping cost of £3.99) if you want which will be delivered right to your doorstep.
There’s no expiry date of any sort for our certificates, but we recommend that you renew them every 12 months for up-to-date information and credibility in this competitive job market.
This comprehensive training course is ideal for those who are looking to fast track a career in the social care or health care sector. To provide you with ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace.
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Subjects
- Healthcare
- Liberty
- Nursing
- Safeguards
- Deprivation
- Capacity
- Certified
- ACT
- Assessing capacity
- Socialcare
Course programme
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards- CPD Certified
- Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards- CPD Certified
- Module 1: Introduction
- Module 2: What is the Mental Capacity Act?
- Module 3: Assessing Capacity
- Module 4: The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards- CPD Certified