Mental Capacity and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Mental Capacity and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's 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.
Mental Capacity and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Study method – Online, self-paced
Estimated duration (Verifiable CPD hours) – 2 hours
Course format – Online (24/7 access)
Entry requirements – no prerequisites required
Assessment type – Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification – Downloadable CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Course access – Part-time (1-year access)
Course delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smartphones.
Mental Capacity and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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Course content
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.
Course aims
The aims and objectives of this online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training 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.
Mental Capacity and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training 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 and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Requirements
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 and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Career path
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 and DoLS - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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