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Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
13 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
1.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
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Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (included in price)
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Overview

[Updated 2025]

This Mental Health Law course is ideal for those who are responsible for caring for vulnerable adults, such as adult support workers and mental health nurses and people in charge of taking care of such patients. You will get complete insights into the Mental capacity Act (MCA) of 2005. The Mental Health Law course aims to protect people unable to make their own decision.

This Mental Health Laws course is just the course you need if you are a healthcare professional or looking for relevant knowledge on the mental health laws created by the legislation.

Learning Outcomes of Mental Health Laws

By the end of the Mental Health Laws course, learners will be able to:

  • Assess the capacity in a patient for care and support needs
  • Identify the key elements of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DLS)
  • Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA
  • Learn the proper definition of the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS)
  • Know when and how to apply for DoLS authorisation
  • Know the role of the Court of Protection and Court-Appointed Deputies
  • Learn the framework for mental health laws & mental care provision

Key Features of Mental Health Laws

  • CPD Certified Mental Health Laws course
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive Mental Health Laws course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 13 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 1h and 57m

    • 1: Advocacy and Advance Planning 08:05
    • 2: Assessment of Mental Capacity 07:35
    • 3: Authorised Deprivation 11:26
    • 4: Best Interest Decision Making 11:42
    • 5: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping 06:15
    • 6: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) 09:19
    • 7: Interface with Legislation, Policies and Procedures 08:34
    • 8: Legal Background to DOLS 08:01
    • 9: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 14:45
    • 10: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 07:23
    • 11: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 04:45
    • 12: The MCA and DOLS During a Pandemic 09:55
    • 13: The Mental Capacity Act 08:44

Description

Normally mental health patients lose the power of making their own decisions by themselves. So several Mental Health Laws were made to protect the rights of the people suffering from mental disorders to ensure their best interests. This Mental Health Law course have been devised to ensure their safety and well-being.

The Mental Health Law also makes legal arrangements for taking the best decision for the patient on his behalf. Our Mental Health Law course goes into detail about how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) procedure is practiced by healthcare professionals. Whether you’re looking to fast-track your career or make best-interest decisions for a vulnerable adult under your care, this Mental Health Law will be the right course for you.

Course Curriculum of Mental Health Law

  • Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act
  • Module 02: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures
  • Module 03: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Module 04: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic
  • Module 05: Mental Health Law, Legislation and Services
  • Module 06: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Who is this course for?

This Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course is ideal for:

Please note: This Mental Health Law Course is not a regulated course. To get a professional qualification, you can choose any of the following:

  • RQF Mental Health Awareness
  • NVQ Level 3 Mental Health
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (RQF)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course. You just need to have an interest in Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course.

Career path

After completing this Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Mental Health Law - MCA, DoLS & LPS Course are:

  • Mental Health Lawyer - £35K to 70K/year.
  • Psychiatric Nurse - £28K to 42K/year.
  • Social Worker - £27K to 40K/year.
  • Healthcare Policy Analyst - £30K to 50K/year.
  • Mental Health Advocate - £25K to 35K/year.

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