Statutory & Mandatory Training: Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
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Overview
Liberty Safeguards" online course. This comprehensive course has been designed to provide healthcare professionals, social workers, caregivers, and anyone working in a capacity where they may encounter individuals who lack mental capacity with a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
The MCA and DoLS are critical legal frameworks in the United Kingdom that aim to protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals who may lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Understanding these laws is essential for professionals working in healthcare, social care, and related fields to ensure they provide ethical, lawful, and compassionate care.
Description
- **Understand the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)**
- Explore the history and purpose of the MCA.
- Learn about the key principles of the MCA, including the presumption of capacity, the best interests principle, and the least restrictive option.
- Identify who the MCA applies to and when it is used.
- **Assessment of Capacity**
- Learn how to assess an individual's capacity to make decisions.
- Understand the different levels of capacity and decision-specific assessments.
- Discover the role of healthcare professionals in assessing capacity.
- **The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)**
- Explore the DoLS, their purpose, and when they are applied.
- Understand the difference between restrictions and deprivation of liberty.
- Learn the legal processes involved in applying for DoLS authorizations.
- **Best Interests Decision-Making**
- Delve into the concept of "best interests" and how it relates to decision-making.
- Explore the factors and considerations that guide best interests decisions.
- Understand the role of the Best Interests Assessor (BIA).
- **Legal and Ethical Implications**
- Examine the legal and ethical responsibilities of professionals under the MCA and DoLS.
- Discuss real-life case studies and examples to illustrate the practical application of these laws.
- **Documentation and Record-Keeping**
- Learn the importance of accurate documentation and record-keeping in compliance with the MCA and DoLS.
- Understand the significance of communication among healthcare and social care teams.
Who is this course for?
- Practical Scenarios and Assessments**
- Engage in practical scenarios and assessments to apply your knowledge.
- Receive feedback and guidance on handling real-life situations.
- Discover the processes involved in reviewing and appealing DoLS authorizations.
- Understand how individuals and their representatives can challenge decisions made under the MCA and DoLS.
Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience required
Career path
Anyone working in a healthcare role such as a care assistant, social care worker, or nurses
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