Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Level 1 – Online Training Course – CPD Certified
£14.99
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses for health and social care professionals and organisations that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
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Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 applies to everyone involved in the care, treatment and support of people aged 16 and over living in England and Wales who are unable to make all or some decisions for themselves.
The MCA protects and empowers people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It covers decisions about day-to-day things like what to wear or what to buy for the weekly shop or serious life-changing decisions like whether to move into a care home or have major surgery.
Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
This Mental Capacity Act 2005 e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
- Locum doctors and nurses,
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
- Agency nurses,
- Agency workers,
- Healthcare assistants,
- Support workers,
- Care assistants, and
- Community services.
What is covered in this course?
This online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course covers the following:
- Introduction into the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS),
- Understand the fundamental principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards,
- Definition of “capacity”,
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005,
- The statutory principles,
- Assessment of mental capacity,
- What is the Deprivation of Liberty?
- Deprivation of liberty assessment,
- Best interests principles,
- Legal protection for the decision-maker,
- Special cases,
- Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) service,
- Restraint and deprivation of liberty,
- Lasting power of attorney,
- Court of protection and court-appointed deputies,
- Advance decisions,
- Recording your practice, and
- Online learning resources and references relating to mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this Mental Capacity Act 2005 e-learning course are to improve learners’ awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this online Mental Capacity Act 2005 training course are:
- To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding mental capacity and deprivation of liberty,
- To provide an awareness of how mental capacity assessments are carried out, including the best interests principles,
- To provide a knowledge of the roles of key stakeholders involved and the practical application of mental capacity legislation,
- To provide an understanding of special cases and the legal protection for the decision-maker,
- To provide essential mental capacity and deprivation of liberty training resources in an engaging and meaningful way, and
- To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses.
Why is this Mental Capacity Act 2005 course important?
The Mental Capacity Act aims to empower and protect people who may not be able to make some decisions for themselves. It also enables people to plan ahead in case they are unable to make crucial decisions for themselves in the future.
All healthcare and social care workers need to understand the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
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Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
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We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
- Online, self-paced training
- 24-hour learner support
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- Complete modules within 1-2 hours
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- Meet current UK legislation and guidelines
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You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
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