Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Course

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Delivery Method: eLearning

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) came into force in 2007 and was designed to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults. This was followed by The Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) being implemented in 2009.

This care course provides background to the MCA and its relationship to DOLS and how those working within the care sector can ensure compliance whilst carrying out their job role. Candidates will also gain an understanding of how to keep the best interests of those that they care for who may or may not be able to consent.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Define “capacity”
  • When to Assess
  • Principles of Assessment
  • Carer Liability
  • Recording Your Practice
  • Advance Decision
  • What is Deprivation of Liberty?
  • Deprivation of Liberty Assessment

Exams and Accreditation features:

    • This course is accredited by The CPD Group.
    • Our Online test will be multiple choice. You can retake the test at no extra cost to improve your grade.
    • An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion which enable you to obtain certified CPD hours.

    E-Learning Format

    This eLearning is accessed through a dedicated learner portal. Your course material is presented in an interactive and easy to follow presentation enabling you to study at your own pace.

    The course is divided into simple sections with a short quiz at the end of each to test your knowledge. Once you have progressed through each of the course sections you can complete an end of course quiz which consists of multiple-choice questions based on the material that you have studied.

    Once you have passed the course you can download your fully accredited CPD certificate (PDF format) directly from your learning account.

    Duration and Time Limit

    The course takes approximately 3 Hours to complete, although there is no time limit and you can do it in your own time and in stages.

    Benefits

    • 100% Pass Rate.
    • Easy to complete.
    • Improve your career prospects.
    • Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
    • Study online from anywhere.
    • Study at your own pace.
    • Download and print your accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.

    Course Compatibility

    All our courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

    We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed our courses to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices.

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