Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS
Course
Online
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
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Most of us take decision-making for granted, by those who lack mental capacity due to illness or impairment need proper care and support when it comes to their best interests. If you’re looking to start a career in the mental health care sector, or currently work in this sector and want to learn more about MCA & DOLS, then this course is for you.
This course will explore the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) in detail, covering key principles and legal responsibilities of service providers. You’ll learn how to assess mental capacity in individuals and broaden your understanding of the role of the court of protection in regards to DOLS.
Furthermore, you’ll familiarise with the process of decision making for the benefit of service users, and implications involved for both service user and provider. This course can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis, and there are no specific learning requirements to enrol.
Protect the rights of those who lack mental capacity and become a competent health care professional, by studying this course today.
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About this course
Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
Learn the proper definition of the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS)
Know how to assess mental capacity in individuals as a healthcare professional
Learn how to support someone lacking capacity and protect their best interests
Broaden your knowledge of the role of the Court of Protection and court-appointed deputies
Gain an excellent understanding of the application and authorisation of DOLS
Understand the implications of DOLS for both the service user and service provider
Deepen your understanding of the supporting framework for mental health care provision
Once you have successfully completed this Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS course, you will have the necessary skills to support service users who lack mental capacity, within a health care setting. Related professions in this field include:
Mental Health Counsellor
Social Worker
Mental Health Nurse
Primary Care Physicians
Psychologists
Endorsed Certification from ABC Awards
After successfully completing this course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new qualification. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
CPD Certification from One Education
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
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Subjects
- Mental Health1
1 students say they acquired this skill
- Decision Making
- Legislation
- Assessment
- Treatment
- Health Care
- DoLS
- MCA
- Mental
- Capacity
- Decision
Teachers and trainers (1)
One Education
Course Provider
Course programme
COURSE CURRICULUM
- Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS
- Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act
- Assessment Module 01
- Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity
- Assessment Module 02
- Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making
- Assessment Module 03
- Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning
- Assessment Module 04
- Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
- Assessment Module 05
- Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping
- Assessment Module 06
- Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
- Assessment Module 07
- Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures
- Assessment Module 08
- Module 9. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Assessment Module 09
- Module 10. Authorised Deprivation
- Assessment Module 10
- Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS
- Assessment Module 11
- Module 12. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic
- Assessment Module 12
- Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
- Assessment Module 13
- Recommended Readings
- Optional Assignment
Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS
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