Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

This Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards course is intended to support learners to become familiar with the requirements and gain an understanding on the mental capacity act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. It provides a platform for knowledge and has been developed for learners that have not previously attended a mental capacity act and Deprivation of Liberty course.

This course is aimed at Front line staff, managers and team leaders that provide care and support to people who live in residential homes, supported living services, hospitals, community based settings, Educational settings, Day care services and individuals supported in their own homes.

Course Duration

This Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards training Course is a full day (6hrs)

Certification

Certificate of attendance will be issued to all learners that have demonstrated that learning has taken place.

Location

The group course can be delivered at locations to suit the client with a maximum number of 16 delegates.

Group Cost is £380

Reduced prices for block booking and charities

Open Course also available

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Course outcome:

Understand why the act came into place and how it supports the person’s human rights
Describe The 5 core principles and how they apply to every day practice
Understand the importance and key considerations in supporting and involving people make informed choices and decisions
Understand the legal responsibilities under the Mental capacity act and implications of best practice when making decisions for someone in their best interest
Understand the role of IMCA, Court of protection, public guardian and Lasting power of attorney.
Understand the importance of accurate record keeping

Recognise the relationship between the Mental capacity act, Deprivation of liberty and a person’s human rights
Understand what constitutes a DOLS
Explain the acid test
Describe the DOLS assessment process
Explain how a request for authorisation can be made
Awareness of proposed changes to the DOLS process.
Reflect and evaluate current ways of working

In addition we have a half day refresher course

Mental Capacity Act Awareness

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Learners feedback from our Health & Social Care Training

Excellent course. Really Practical and time to have group discussions

Wow - This course was expertly delivered by Dawn, who is knowledgeable, sensitive and a very good instructor.

Excellent course. Involved everyone.

Excellent, really worth while - and a good trainer - made it all really accessible - Thank you

Learnt great techniques. Group experiences helped better understanding.

Gave me a lot of confidence for the future when dealing with Mental Health

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