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Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

Unveil the intricacies of mental health laws with "Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS". Embark on a transformative journey through the labyrinth of legislation, delving deep into the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Empower yourself to make a difference, fostering compassion and safeguarding human rights.

'Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS' invites you on a comprehensive journey through the legal terrain of mental health care. Uncover the core principles of the Mental Capacity Act, learning to navigate assessments and best interest decisions. You'll delve into advocacy and advanced planning and grasp the fundamentals of providing care. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards comes to life as you explore its legal background and application during global crises. Arm yourself with essential insights to champion human dignity in the face of adversity.

Seize this opportunity - take the first step towards an empowering journey in mental health care today.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate the components of the Mental Capacity Act and the implications for mental health care.
  • Apply the tenets of best interest decision-making and advanced planning.
  • Implement appropriate care for individuals who lack capacity according to legislative guidelines.
  • Analyse the role of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the legal structures surrounding it.
  • Adapt the application of these legal frameworks in extraordinary circumstances like a pandemic.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

2
sections
15
lectures
1h 19m
total

    • 1: Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act Preview 05:00
    • 2: Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity 05:00
    • 3: Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making 06:00
    • 4: Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning 04:00
    • 5: Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 04:00
    • 6: Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping 03:00
    • 7: Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 03:00
    • 8: Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures 05:00
    • 9: Quiz 08:00

    • 10: Module 9. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 08:00
    • 11: Module 10. Authorised Deprivation 06:00
    • 12: Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS 04:00
    • 13: Module 12. MCA (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in a Pandemic 06:00
    • 14: Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 08:00
    • 15: Quiz 04:00

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Description

This course is a beacon guiding you through the dense fog of mental health legislation. Here, you'll get a grasp on the Mental Capacity Act, learning to navigate mental capacity assessments, best interest decision making, and more. It further illuminates the path, taking you through the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, its legal background, and potential alterations during a pandemic. Illuminate your path in mental health care, shining light on areas unseen and misunderstood, as you learn to navigate this challenging terrain.

Course Curriculum

This course Contains the following curriculum:

  • The Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
    • Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act
    • Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity
    • Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making
    • Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning
    • Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
    • Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping
    • Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
    • Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
    • Module 9. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
    • Module 10. Authorised Deprivation
    • Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS
    • Module 12. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic
    • Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Who is this course for?

  • Mental health professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of MCA and DOLS.
  • Policy makers aiming to gain insight into mental health legislation.
  • Social workers desiring to enhance their knowledge of legal safeguards.
  • Advocates wanting to strengthen their comprehension of human rights within mental health care.
  • Students of law and psychology who aim to specialize in mental health law.

Requirements

No formal entry requirements exist for this course, which is open to everyone.

Career path

  • Mental Health Worker (£31,000 - £37,000)
  • Clinical Psychology Assistant (£40,000 - £51,000)
  • Mental Health Social Worker (£28,000 - £40,000)
  • Mental Health Advocate (£20,000 - £27,000)
  • Health Policy Advisor (£35,000 - £45,000)

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