Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. It outlines who the Act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity, and the procedures that should be implemented in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.

The course also introduces the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for individuals who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in a hospital or care home setting.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand who the Mental Capacity Act applies to and when it is applicable.
• Learn how to assess capacity in individuals.
• Be able to identify and implement procedures to ensure best practices are followed in care settings.
• Gain knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how they operate within care environments.

Course Modules

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration

The course will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. This estimate is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account for loading time or time taken to answer the questions.