Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness
About Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness
TutorCare’s MCA and DoLS Awareness training reinforces the protections that apply to vulnerable adults that may lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves in care settings. The training also helps form care guidelines for all professionals involved in the sector. Candidates will come away from the course with a working knowledge of the MCA and its relationship with DoLS.
Course Length
Our Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness training course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run the MCA & DoLS Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness training course, you will learn about the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, what mental capacity is, we should assess mental capacity, and more…
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Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How Do You Get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness Course Outline
- Understanding the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- What is mental capacity?
- When should we assess mental capacity?
- How do we assess mental capacity?
- The liabilities and responsibilities of a carer..
- Record-keeping.
- Advance decision.
- What is Deprivation of Liberty?
- How are Deprivation of Liberties assessments carried out?
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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness FAQs
What is the mental capacity act?
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to make particular decisions themselves.
What is Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a set of checks that aims to make sure that any care that restricts a person’s liberty is both appropriate and in their best interests. DoLS procedure is designed to ensure that an individual lacking the capacity to make decisions for themselves is protected from harm and that any measures in place that restrict their movements are done so for their benefit.
Who is this course for?
The course is ideal for anyone responsible for the care of vulnerable adults such as professional carers, but training is also relevant to anyone in the health and social care sector. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) element applies directly to those in care homes and hospitals.
What will I learn in this course?
Delegates will develop a greater understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as DoLS and how it applies within a healthcare environment. They will learn about carer liability and the importance of record-keeping in relation to MCA. They will also learn about new developments in recent legislation.
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