MCA & DoLS
Mental Capacity Act
Course Overview
This course is designed for Care and Support staff across various settings, including Housing and Housing Support Teams who provide direct care and support.
It offers a comprehensive introduction to the Mental Capacity Act, equipping learners with the knowledge to support individuals in making informed decisions about their own lives.
The course encourages staff to rethink their approach to involving individuals in decision-making, while ensuring the people they support are not deprived of there liberties.
This course aligns with current occupational standards, qualification frameworks, and the following key documents:
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Care Act 2014
Aims & Objectives
Duration: 3 hours
Criteria:
- Understanding the Mental Capacity Act
- Defining Lack of Capacity
- The Five Core Principles of the Act
- Assessing Capacity
- Safeguarding and Protection under the Act
- Reflecting on and Improving Previous Practice
- Deprivation of liberty safeguards
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an overview of the Mental Capacity Act and state its five core principles
- Describe what lack of capacity means and how to assess it
- Provide an example of safeguarding and protection in relation to the MCA
- Give an example of how to reflect on and improve previous practice
- Understanding DoLS
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