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The Mental Capacity Act - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited
Mandatory Training Group

Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download

Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's Mental Capacity Act online training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over.

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.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited

Certificates

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Resources

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Description

Course content

The Mental Capacity Act online training course covers the following:

  • Chapter 1 - The Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Chapter 2 - The role of the law
  • Chapter 3 - Assessment of capacity
  • Chapter 4 - Best interests
  • Chapter 5 - Independent mental capacity advocate service
  • Chapter 6 - The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Summary.

Course aims

The aims of this Mental Capacity Act online course are to:

  • Develop an awareness and understanding of the legal responsibilities and principles of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Acquire skills and competencies essential for carrying out and recording assessments of capacity
  • Understand how the Mental Health Act supports human rights and helps in the decision-making process.

Learning outcomes

On completion of The Mental Capacity Act online course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in their everyday work
  • Evaluate their responsibilities in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Establish a framework for supporting and involving people in the decision-making process
  • Describe how they can support people in planning for the future.
  • Demonstrate how the Mental Health Act upholds the human rights of the individual.

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited

Who is this course for?

The Mental Capacity Act online training course is suitable for the following:

  • Healthcare professionals
  • Staff member moving into a new role
  • Allied health professionals and care staff
  • Agency healthcare workers and care workers
  • Community service workers
  • Support workers
  • Any individual who wants to know more about the course.

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK 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.

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK 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).

The Mental Capacity Act - Level 2 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited

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Legal information

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.

FAQs

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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