Consent in a Care Environment – E-Learning CPD Accredited

You will look at the key principles of valid consent with adults who have capacity, how and when staff should seek consent, the different ways consent can be given and how staff should respond when consent is refused. You will also looks at ‘Gillick competence’ and how this principle is used when seeking consent from children and young people.

You will look at the key principles of consent when the adult may not have the capacity to make decisions. It includes examples of the different occasions when someone may not have capacity and also the fluid and fluctuating nature of capacity.

The course covers the different actions staff may need to take in seeking consent, including best interest decisions, emergency situations, advance decisions to refuse treatment and lasting powers of attorney.

Learning Outcomes

• Define the concept of ‘person who lacks capacity’
• Describe how a person’s capacity to make decisions can vary and be different for different aspects of their life
• Discuss the core principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) including the presumption of capacity
• Describe different methods for helping and supporting individuals to make decisions and to participate in the decision-making process
• Discuss how it is sometimes necessary to act in a person’s best interests when the person lacks capacity to consent to treatment and care
• Describe how it is sometimes necessary to act in a person’s best interests when the person is unable to consent to treatment and care because of a temporary loss of capacity such as in an emergency situation
• Describe how advance decisions to refuse treatment are used to convey the wishes of an individual
• What consent is
• When consent should be sought which includes everyday interactions as well as more serious treatment, investigations and procedures
• How consent can be given
• The importance of effective communication when providing information about choices, risks, benefits, advantages and disadvantages etc.
• The process to follow when consent is refused
• Briefly describe the role of lasting power of attorney

Certificate

On successful completion of this course learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement award from HRUK Group.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £3.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online via E-Learning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the courses.

Course Duration

All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses require a minimum of between 1 & 2 hours to complete in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for 12 months from the date of accessing the course for the first time. There is no time limit to complete the course during this 12 month period.

The assessment can be re-taken as many times as the learner requires at no extra cost. We must advise that the questions do change each time. All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses are designed to teach as well as assess.

Course Support

When you are studying one of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of HRUK course specialists that want you to succeed in your studies. Our specialists are able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have.

Compatibility

All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, and Tablet and Smartphone devices. All of these courses can be accessed wherever you have an internet connection.

What is the course used for?

The module can be used as Induction, Awareness, Refresher and Foundation Training.

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