Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.

Welcome to our online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 applies to everyone involved in the care, treatment and support of people aged 16 and over living in England and Wales who are unable to make all or some decisions for themselves.

The MCA protects and empowers people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. 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.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this Mental Capacity Act 2005 e-learning course are to improve learners’ awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of this online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course are:

• To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding mental capacity and deprivation of liberty,
• To provide an awareness of how mental capacity assessments are carried out, including the best interests principles,
• To provide a knowledge of the roles of key stakeholders involved and the practical application of mental capacity legislation,
• To provide an understanding of special cases and the legal protection for the decision-maker,
• To provide essential mental capacity and deprivation of liberty training resources in an engaging and meaningful way, and
• To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses.

What is the Mental Capacity Act?

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 is designed to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It is a law that applies to individuals aged 16 and over.

Examples of people who may lack capacity include those with:

• Dementia,
• A severe learning disability,
• A brain injury,
• A mental health condition,
• A stroke, and
• Unconsciousness caused by an anaesthetic or sudden accident

However, just because a person has one of these conditions does not necessarily mean they cannot make a specific decision.

Someone can lack the capacity to make some decisions (for example, to decide on complex financial issues) but still can make other decisions (for example, to determine what items to buy at the local shop).

What is the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?

• The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. They apply in England and Wales only.
• The Mental Capacity Act allows restraint and restrictions to be used – but only if they are in a person’s best interests.
• Extra safeguards are needed if the restrictions and restraint used will deprive a person of their liberty. These are called the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards can only be used if the person will be deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital. In other settings, the Court of Protection can authorise a deprivation of liberty.
• Care homes or hospitals must ask a local authority if they can deprive a person of their liberty. This is called requesting a standard authorisation.

What is the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice?

The code of practice gives guidance to people who:

• Work with people who can’t make decisions for themselves
• Care for people who can’t make decisions for themselves

It says what you must do when you act or make decisions on behalf of people who cannot act or make those decisions for themselves.

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) says certain people must think about the code of practice when they act or make decisions on the other person’s behalf. This includes:

• An attorney appointed under a lasting power of attorney
• A deputy appointed by the Court of Protection
• An independent mental capacity advocate
• A person doing research approved following the MCA
• A person who acts in a professional capacity for, or about, people who can’t make decisions for themselves
• A person who is paid to act for or concerning people who cannot make decisions for themselves.

Why is the online Mental Capacity Act training important?

The Mental Capacity Act aims to empower and protect people who may not be able to make some decisions for themselves. It also enables people to plan ahead in case they are unable to make crucial decisions for themselves in the future.

All healthcare and social care workers need to understand the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

What is covered in this course?

This online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course covers the following:

• Introduction into the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS),
• Understand the fundamental principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards,
• Definition of “capacity”,
• The Mental Capacity Act 2005,
• The statutory principles,
• Assessment of mental capacity,
• What is the Deprivation of Liberty?
• Deprivation of liberty assessment,
• Best interests principles,
• Legal protection for the decision-maker,
• Special cases,
• Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) service,
• Restraint and deprivation of liberty,
• Lasting power of attorney,
• Court of protection and court-appointed deputies,
• Advance decisions,
• Recording your practice, and
• Online learning resources and references relating to mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.

This Mental Capacity Act 2005 e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

• NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
• Locum doctors and nurses,
• Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
• Agency nurses,
• Agency workers,
• Healthcare assistants,
• Support workers,
• Care assistants, and
• Community services.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Online Training Course – CPD Accredited.