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Mental Capacity

This course provides a practical, bite-sized overview of Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). It's broken down into three modules that cover the foundational principles of mental capacity, how to apply them, and the legal framework of DoLS.

Description

Welcome to this vital course on Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Understanding and applying the principles of mental capacity is fundamental to person-centred care, safeguarding individuals, and upholding their rights. This course is designed to be bite-sized and practical, focusing on the key knowledge and skills you need in your daily role. The course includes 3 bite-sized modules designed to boost confidence and compliance across the care environment:

  1. Foundational Principles of Mental Capacity

This module introduces the foundational legal principles of mental capacity, explaining how to determine if someone lacks capacity and the importance of respecting individual autonomy and unwise decisions.

2. Applying the Principles and Key Concepts

This module delves into the practical application of mental capacity law, detailing how to make 'best interests' decisions, the legal requirements for consent and restraint, and the role of independent advocates.

3. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

This module explains the legal framework of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), outlining the process for authorising a deprivation of liberty and its impending replacement by the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).

To receive a CPD Certificate in "Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Carers", you will need to pass a multiple-choice test at the end of each module.

You will have three attempts to successfully complete the tests. If you are unable to pass after three attempts, you will be directed back to the beginning of the module. 

The course length is approximately 45 minutes. 

The certificate is valid for 12 months.

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Duration

This course is estimated to take 45 minutes.

Course contents

  1. Foundational Principles of Mental Capacity
    1. What is Mental Capacity?
    2. What Causes a Lack of Capacity? Understanding the Two-Stage Test
    3. The Mental Capacity Act: Breaking Down the Principles
    4. Common Legal Frameworks in the UK
    5. Summary
    6. Useful Links
  2. Applying the Principles and Key Concepts
    1. Your Best Guide: Best Interests Decisions
    2. Creating Barriers: Consent and Restraint
    3. Keeping it Clean: Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and Future Planning
    4. Summary
    5. Useful Links
  3. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
    1. Defining Deprivation of Liberty
    2. The Bournewood Case and the Purpose of DoLS
    3. The DoLS Process
    4. The Future of Liberty Protection (LPS)
    5. Summary
    6. Useful Links
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