Mental Capacity Act 2005

Description

This course enables providers and their staff to develop an understanding of the responsibilities and duties around the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). This essential training is for workers involved in the care, treatment and support of adults who may lack capacity in making life decisions. This training offers vital support for social care providers, so they comply with the Mental Capacity Act and Care Quality Commission requirements and promote human rights.

What are the aims of this course?

• List the functions of the Mental Capacity Act
• Describe the groups that will be affected by it
• Explain the functional test
• Explain the Lasting Power of Attorney
• Describe the function of the Court of Protection
• Explain the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Introduction to the ‘new DOLs’ – Liberty Protection Safeguards