Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty training

Proposed Learning Outcomes:

What is mental capacity?

Improved understanding of the emotional aspect of making a decision for a person who lacks capacity

Increased awareness of MCA Legislation and Guidance

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Test and the Best Interest Principle

Understanding of your own Best Interest Checklist

Understanding the formal MCA assessment process and need for partnership working

Understanding the DoLS application process and managing situations between application and Best Interest Assessment

Awareness of Independent Mental Capacity Advocate’s ( IMCA) duties and when to request IMCA support

Update on forthcoming LiPS

Develop an action plan to apply learning to professional practice

This course will interest anyone employed in a social care setting, and in particular professionals working with people in residential care, supported housing arrangements or receiving care in their own homes.

A certificate will be issued on completion of the training.

An email explaining how to register for the course will be sent. Once payment is received a further email will be sent with the course documentation and the ZOOM link.