Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Level 2
Level 2 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Mental Capacity Act and DoLS training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over.
It covers decisions about day-to-day things like what to wear or what to buy for the weekly shop, or serious life-changing decisions like whether to move into a care home or have major surgery.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
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Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims of this Mental Capacity Act and DoLS eLearning course are to:
- Develop an awareness and understanding of the legal responsibilities and principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Acquire skills and competencies essential for carrying out and recording assessments of capacity
- Understand how the Mental Health Act supports human rights and helps in the decision-making process.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Mental Capacity Act and DoLS training course, learners will be able to:
- Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in their everyday work.
- Evaluate their responsibilities in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Establish a framework for supporting and involving people in the decision-making process.
- Describe how they can support people in planning for the future.
- Demonstrate how the Mental Health Act upholds the human rights of individual.
Why is this Mental Capacity Act and DoLS training course important?
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) was added in April 2009 as a supplement to the Mental Capacity Act.
As an outcome of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS:
- Doctors must be familiar with assessing capacity and making decisions on behalf of those lacking capacity. They must understand how the Act affects their practice.
- Healthcare professionals are under a formal duty to have regard to the Codes of Practice that accompany the Act.
- Professionals are able to identify incapacitated patients and provide a statutory basis for decision-making on their behalf.
- The general principles of assessing capacity are relevant to all doctors working within England and Wales, including within primary care.
What is covered in this online course?
This online Mental Capacity Act and DoLS training course covers the following:
- Chapter 1 - The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Chapter 2 - The role of the law
- Chapter 3 - Assessment of capacity
- Chapter 4 - Best interests
- Chapter 5 - Independent mental capacity advocate service
- Chapter 6 - The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Summary.
Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Allied Healthcare Workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social Care Support Workers
- Voluntary Staff working in the NHS
Requirements
For classroom training courses:
- Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
- Wear comfortable clothing
For online courses:
- Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device
Career path
Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:
- Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
- Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
- Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
Questions and answers
Is the certificate free?
Answer:Good afternoon Alanis, Thank you for contacting us. The cost of training is £10 inc VAT. Kind regards, Ivy
This was helpful.What is the assessment format? Eg: tutor marked, multiple choice, etc.
Answer:Good afternoon Alanis, Thank you for contacting us. You will be asked to answer questions in your end of course assessment. These questions are a combination of single and multiple-choice questions, reordering answers, filling in the blanks and open answers. Where the number of questions or pass mark vary, this will be specified in the course overview section. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Ivy
This was helpful.How is the course assessed?
Answer:Good afternoon Alanis, Thank you for contacting us. You will be asked to answer questions in your end of course assessment. These questions are a combination of single and multiple-choice questions, reordering answers, filling in the blanks and open answers. Where the number of questions or pass mark vary, this will be specified in the course overview section. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Ivy
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