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1 hour 54 minutes
All levels
Explore the comprehensive Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training, designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills. Delve into understanding the legal frameworks that underpin mental health care, ensuring you grasp the intricacies of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Navigate through insightful modules that cover the spectrum of care, from assessing mental capacity to making informed decisions in the best interests of individuals. Gain proficiency in handling confidential information and maintaining meticulous records, crucial for providing ethical and effective care.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
Prepare yourself to advocate for vulnerable individuals, empowering them through advance planning and robust advocacy practices. Understand the roles of public bodies and services established under the MCA Act 2005, equipping yourself to navigate legal complexities with confidence and clarity.
In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, this training also addresses the unique challenges posed by pandemics, ensuring you remain adaptable and effective in delivering compassionate care during crises. Whether you're new to mental health care or seeking to enhance your expertise, this course offers indispensable insights to elevate your professional practice and uphold the rights and dignity of those in your care.
Course Curriculum:
Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act
Module 02: Legal Background to DOLS
Module 03: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Module 04: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
Module 05: Assessment of Mental Capacity
Module 06: Best Interest Decision Making
Module 07: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
Module 08: Authorised Deprivation
Module 09: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping
Module 10: Advocacy and Advance Planning
Module 11: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
Module 12: The MCA and DOLS During a Pandemic
Learning Outcomes:
Understand Mental Capacity Act principles and legal implications for healthcare.
Explain the legal framework of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Apply Best Interest Decision Making in mental health care scenarios.
Demonstrate knowledge of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) implementation.
Evaluate mental capacity assessments and their role in care planning.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping in accordance with regulations.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training 1:55:32 1: Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act 08:35 2: Module 02: Legal Background to DOLS 07:52 3: Module 03: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) 09:10 4: Module 04: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 14:36 5: Module 05: Assessment of Mental Capacity 07:26 6: Module 06: Best Interest Decision Making 11:33 7: Module 07: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 07:14 8: Module 08: Authorised Deprivation 11:17 9: Module 09: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping 06:06 10: Module 10: Advocacy and Advance Planning 07:56 11: Module 11: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 04:36 12: Module 12: The MCA and DOLS During a Pandemic 09:46 13: Module 13: Interface with Legislation, Policies and Procedures 08:25 14: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Healthcare professionals needing legal understanding in mental health care.
Social workers involved in care planning and safeguarding processes.
Legal professionals dealing with mental capacity and deprivation of liberty cases.
Advocates supporting individuals' rights within healthcare settings.
Public service personnel managing compliance with Mental Capacity Act requirements.
Mental Health Support Worker
Social Care Officer
Legal Advisor (Healthcare)
Advocacy Coordinator
Public Service Administrator
Clinical Psychologist
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.