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Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training

Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 1 hour 54 minutes

  • All levels

Description

Explore the comprehensive Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training, designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills. Delve into understanding the legal frameworks that underpin mental health care, ensuring you grasp the intricacies of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Navigate through insightful modules that cover the spectrum of care, from assessing mental capacity to making informed decisions in the best interests of individuals. Gain proficiency in handling confidential information and maintaining meticulous records, crucial for providing ethical and effective care.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified

  • Free Certificate from Reed

  • CIQ Approved

  • Developed by Specialist

  • Lifetime Access

Prepare yourself to advocate for vulnerable individuals, empowering them through advance planning and robust advocacy practices. Understand the roles of public bodies and services established under the MCA Act 2005, equipping yourself to navigate legal complexities with confidence and clarity.

In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, this training also addresses the unique challenges posed by pandemics, ensuring you remain adaptable and effective in delivering compassionate care during crises. Whether you're new to mental health care or seeking to enhance your expertise, this course offers indispensable insights to elevate your professional practice and uphold the rights and dignity of those in your care.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act

  • Module 02: Legal Background to DOLS

  • Module 03: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

  • Module 04: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

  • Module 05: Assessment of Mental Capacity

  • Module 06: Best Interest Decision Making

  • Module 07: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity

  • Module 08: Authorised Deprivation

  • Module 09: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping

  • Module 10: Advocacy and Advance Planning

  • Module 11: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005

  • Module 12: The MCA and DOLS During a Pandemic

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand Mental Capacity Act principles and legal implications for healthcare.

  • Explain the legal framework of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

  • Apply Best Interest Decision Making in mental health care scenarios.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) implementation.

  • Evaluate mental capacity assessments and their role in care planning.

  • Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping in accordance with regulations.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

  • Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS) Training 1:55:32 1: Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act 08:35 2: Module 02: Legal Background to DOLS 07:52 3: Module 03: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) 09:10 4: Module 04: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 14:36 5: Module 05: Assessment of Mental Capacity 07:26 6: Module 06: Best Interest Decision Making 11:33 7: Module 07: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 07:14 8: Module 08: Authorised Deprivation 11:17 9: Module 09: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping 06:06 10: Module 10: Advocacy and Advance Planning 07:56 11: Module 11: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 04:36 12: Module 12: The MCA and DOLS During a Pandemic 09:46 13: Module 13: Interface with Legislation, Policies and Procedures 08:25 14: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

Who is this course for?
  • Healthcare professionals needing legal understanding in mental health care.

  • Social workers involved in care planning and safeguarding processes.

  • Legal professionals dealing with mental capacity and deprivation of liberty cases.

  • Advocates supporting individuals' rights within healthcare settings.

  • Public service personnel managing compliance with Mental Capacity Act requirements.

Career path
  • Mental Health Support Worker

  • Social Care Officer

  • Legal Advisor (Healthcare)

  • Advocacy Coordinator

  • Public Service Administrator

  • Clinical Psychologist

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

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