Mental Capacity & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Mental Capacity & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- 1/2 day course
Is Your Workplace Prepared?
Did you know that the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) were introduced with the aim of reinforcing the protection of vulnerable adults? They, therefore, form the guidelines of care for all professionals involved in the health and social care sector.
According to CQC :
The Act directly affects the lives of two million disabled people, older people and their carer’s. It affects the way people are supported wherever they live. Everyone working with and/or caring for an adult who may lack capacity to make particular decisions must comply with this Act and its Codes of Practice. It is important that registered persons and other professionals promote awareness of the Act and are aware of their own responsibilities under it.
The Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is designed for:
- New and existing employee’s in the care sector
- Any new employees completing the Care Certificate
- Anyone carrying out assessments for care planning, risk assessments etc
- Anyone acting as a career or planning for the future
Upon successful completion of this training candidates will be equipped with underpinning knowledge regarding the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how it affects their practice. The certification displaying the course content will demonstrate how National Occupational Standards have been met.
What’s more, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that not only have they fulfilled their legal responsibility but that this training will provide employees with the knowledge and skills to work safely and provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with CQC key lines of enquires.
What's Covered
- What is capacity?
- MCA legislation
- The meaning of consent
- Assessment triggers
- Five core principles
- Decision making & recording
- Best interest decisions
- Advanced decisions & Lasting Powers of Attorney
- What is Deprivation of Liberty
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- How are Deprivation of Liberty assessments carried out?
“Despite the content this was a fun relaxed course and I learnt a lot. The trainer had a lot of experience and knowledge. Would highly recommend.”
