Understanding the Mental Capacity Act - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act – Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Understanding the Mental Capacity Act training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) is a crucial piece of legislation that protects the rights of individuals who lack capacity and provides legal protection to those who provide care, support, and treatment for individuals who lack ability.

By completing this online Understanding the Mental Capacity Act training course, you will be equipped with a greater understanding of the Mental Capacity Act’s importance (2005), the Act’s key elements, and restraining an individual who lacks capacity.

Course Content

This online Understanding the Mental Capacity Act training course covers the following sections:

• Section 1: The importance of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Section 2: Key elements of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Section 3: Restraints.

Who is the course for?

This online Understanding the Mental Capacity Act training course is suitable for:

• Anyone who wishes to gain or improve their knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and how this affects the care provided to individuals who lack capacity.
• Anyone who currently works in, or is looking to work in a health and social care setting.

Course aims

The aims of this Understanding the Mental Capacity Act online training course are to:

• Appreciate the importance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to both individuals who lack capacity and those who support people who lack capacity.
• Describe key elements of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Know how to restrain an individual who lacks capacity.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Understanding the Mental Capacity Act online training course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify examples of individuals who lack and need support.
• Point out the importance of communication when working with a person who may lack capacity.
• Explain the five statutory principles included in the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Identify how the Act gives protection to workers providing care and treatment for those who lack capacity.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.