Enroll in our Mental Capacity Act and DoLS Training Course for a comprehensive understanding of crucial legal frameworks. Led by experts, this program covers key concepts, practical applications, and interactive scenarios. Gain essential skills to confidently navigate mental capacity issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Elevate your advocacy for individuals with practical online sessions.
.The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is legislation designed to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over in England and Wales.
DoLS are a part of the MCA, introduced to ensure that individuals in care homes or hospitals are not deprived of their liberty without proper legal oversight and safeguards. They protect people who can’t consent to their care arrangements.
This course is ideal for health and social care professionals, including support workers, nurses, care home staff, and social workers who work with vulnerable adults or individuals who may lack mental capacity.
You will gain an understanding of the five key principles of the MCA, how to assess mental capacity, how best interest decisions are made, and how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards apply in practical care settings.
Yes, the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS course is CPD-accredited, meaning it contributes to your Continuing Professional Development and is recognized by employers and regulatory bodies.
The course can typically be completed in 1–2 hours. It is self-paced, so you can start, pause, and complete it at your convenience.
Mandatory Care Courses - Mental Capacity Act and DoLS - online assessment is given on completion of the training material. You will to complete a multiple choice answers exam with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish the course. If you don't pass, don't worry! You can take the test thirty (30) times. However, you need to purchase the same course again when you use all thirty (30) attempts.
Our online social care courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment, you will be awarded an accredited certificate in PDF format that is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee. All evidence of learning and certification will remain in our system for your future reference.
Safeguarding autonomy: Upholding individuals' decision-making rights.
Best interests: Ensuring actions benefit the person.
Least restrictive option: Prioritizing the least intrusive interventions.
Capacity assessment: Determining a person's ability to decide.
Legal protection: Providing a framework for decision-making.
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