Name: Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards
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Curriculum

This Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards course is designed to provide those who work in the healthcare or social care sector with a detailed understanding of the key elements of DoLS and how to assess capacity in a patient.

This course is ideal for those who are responsible for caring for vulnerable adults, such as adult support workers and mental health nurses. You will deepen your understanding of what is covered by the DoLS and learn the definition of deprivation of liberty in a social care and healthcare context.

The course also explores the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how and when to apply for DoLS authorisation. Whether you’re looking to fast track your career or make best interest decisions for a vulnerable adult under your care, this course is essential for you.

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Who Should Take This Course

This Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Course is ideal for anyone who aspires to work in or currently works in the health care sector, which includes:

Registered Mental Health Nurse
Mental Health Care Assistant
Mental Health Support worker
Dementia Care Assistant
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £5.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of The Mental Capacity Act of 2005 and its key principles
Assess mental capacity and functionality in individuals
Make decisions based on the patient’s best interests
Protect and empower people who lack capacity to make decisions on their treatment
Discuss in detail the public bodies and services created by the Mental Capacity Act
Understand the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Procedure and basic principles of DoLS
Safeguard patients to protect them from abuse and neglect within the healthcare system
Understand the use of MCA and DoLS in a pandemic

Assessment

At the end of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act
	The Mental Capacity Act	00:14:00
Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity
	Assessment of Mental Capacity	00:14:00
Module 03: Best Interest Decision Making
	Best Interest Decision Making	00:20:00
Module 04: Advocacy and Advance Planning
	Advocacy and Advance Planning	00:13:00
Module 05: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
	Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity	00:12:00
Module 06: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping
	Confidentiality and Record-Keeping.	00:13:00
Module 07: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
	Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005	00:12:00
Module 08: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures
	Interface with Legislation, Policies and Procedures	00:13:00
Module 09: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
	Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards	00:19:00
Module 10: Authorised Deprivation
	Authorised Deprivation	00:18:00
Module 11: Legal Background to DOLS
	Legal Background to DOLS	00:14:00
Module 12: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic
	The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic	00:20:00
Module 13: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
	Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)	00:25:00
Transcript and Certificate
	Transcript and Certificate	00:00:00
	Trust Pilot Review	00:00:00