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This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times. It also introduces the deprivation of liberty safeguards. These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in either a hospital or care home setting.

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Process of Evaluation After studying the Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with a MCQ exam or assignment. You must get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.  Certificate of Achievement Upon successfully completing the Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course, you will get your CPD accredited digital certificate immediately. And you can also claim the hardcopy certificate completely free of charge. All you have to do is pay a shipping charge of just £3.99. Who Is This Course for? This Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge on Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand.  And if you are already working in the Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS field, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level.  Taking this Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course is a win-win for you in all aspects.  This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements This Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course has no prerequisite.  You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS course. Moreover, this course allows you to learn at your own pace while developing transferable and marketable skills. Course Curriculum Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS Module 01. The Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Act 00:15:00 Module 02. Assessment of Mental Capacity Assessment of Mental Capacity 00:12:00 Module 03. Best Interest Decision Making Best Interest Decision Making 00:22:00 Module 04. Advocacy and Advance Planning Advocacy and Advance Planning 00:15:00 Module 05. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 00:14:00 Module 06. Confidentiality and Record Keeping Confidentiality and Record Keeping 00:10:00 Module 07. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 00:08:00 Module 08. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures 00:14:00 Module 09. DOLS to LPS DOLS to LPS 00:23:00 Module 10. Authorised Deprivation Authorised Deprivation 00:19:00 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 00:17:00 Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 00:23:00 Recommended Materials Recommended Readings - Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS 1 week, 1 day Workbooks - Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS 03:50:00 Optional Assignment Optional Assignment - Mental Health Care - MCA & DOLS 1 week, 1 day

The course is aimed at everyone working in health and social care that makes decisions for people who may lack capacity and who require a knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and, specifically, the issue of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS).