Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - e-Learning CPD

Course

Online

£ 25 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    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.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Assessment
  • Mental capacity
  • Liberty
  • Safeguards
  • Carer Liability
  • Deprivation
  • Capacity
  • Assess

Course programme

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
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.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - e-Learning CPD

£ 25 + VAT