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Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - Online Course - CPD Accredited

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Offer ends 31 August 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by Skills for Care
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview

This comprehensive course is intended to offer students with a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These important pieces of legislation are necessary for professionals working in healthcare, social care, and legal services, ensuring that they can successfully safeguard and empower individuals who may lack the capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. Through a combination of academic understanding and practical application, participants will learn the skills and confidence to use these principles in real-world contexts, advancing the rights and well-being of persons in their care.

Achievement

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

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Course Content Mental Capacity Act and DoLS:

  • Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005
  • Principles of the MCA and assessing capacity
  • The role of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Court-appointed deputies
  • Overview of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Identifying and responding to a deprivation of liberty
  • Case studies and legal frameworks
  • Ethical considerations and human rights
  • Implementing MCA and DoLS in professional practice

Aims of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS Course:

  • To understand the key components of the MCA and DoLS
  • To learn how to assess capacity and apply safeguards effectively
  • To navigate legal and ethical considerations in care
  • To enhance the protection and empowerment of vulnerable individuals

Who is this course for?

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Social Care Workers
  • Legal Professionals involved in Care
  • Care Home Managers

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in caring for those who may lack mental capacity. It caters to a wide range of professionals within the health and social care sectors, including legal practitioners who require a comprehensive understanding of these essential legal frameworks to support their clients effectively.

Requirements

For new users, the course requires no prior healthcare experience. It's designed as an entry-level induction, providing essential training in care principles. Participants will need commitment to complete the modules, access to a learning platform, and support from their employer to apply practical skills in their workplace

Career path

  • Enhanced roles within Healthcare and Social Care settings
  • Specialized Legal Advisor in Health and Social Care Law
  • Care Home Manager with a focus on compliance
  • Consultant or Trainer in MCA and DoLS

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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