Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty (DOLs).
In-house Course – 3 hour
This half day (3 hour) course covers relevant information needed to understand the impact of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) on the care sector, care workers, services users and advocates.
The course includes the basic principles, key features of the act and why we need them. Over all, It gives knowledge of how to assess/judge if someone has the capacity to make a particular decision. You will also learn how to make a ‘best interests’ decision for someone who lacks capacity and provides learners with an understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Syllabus.
- Mental Capacity Act purposes and legal responsibilities.
- MCA Code of Practice.
- DoLs Code of Practice.
- Power of Attorney-Personal Welfare.
- What is Mental Capacity?
- Who has/doesn’t have capacity?
- Person-Centred Approach.
- Five key principles of MCA.
- Assessment of capacity.
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- Deprivation, restraint and restriction.
- Best interests decision-making & acting lawfully.
- Application for a DOLS authorisation.
- Safeguard under standard authorisation.
- People working in a care sector, particularly those working with vulnerable adults and advocates.
- Health and housing providers staff.
- Persons who use care services.
- Anyone that wish to have knowledge about the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
- To develop knowledge and understanding about the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The background and law to the safeguards as well as who the safeguards apply to. The learner will be able to understand the conditions for Decision-Making within the boundaries of the MCA, and recognise the link between The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding.
Our assessment methods for this course may include:
- Practical Demonstration.
- Group Discussion.
- Case study.
- Observation of learner’s skills.
- Question and Answer sessions.
This course is delivered as a Half-Day programme (3 hour) and the qualification lasts for a period of 3 years. Note: It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
In-house training: This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .
Private Course: We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.
E-learning: You can try our Mental Capacity Act and DOLS online course.
