Mental Health Act Training – Level 2 – Online Training Course

Mental Health Act - Online Training Course - Level 2 -  CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Mental Health Act training course for those who work in health and social care, security services and other similar settings. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

In most cases, when people are treated in a hospital or another mental health facility, they have agreed or volunteered to be there. They may be referred to as a voluntary patient. However, there are cases when a person can be detained, also known as sectioned, under the Mental Health Act (1983) and treated without their agreement.

The Mental Health Act (1983) is the primary piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. The 2007 Mental Health Act made several critical changes to the 1983 Mental Health Act, which laid down provision for the compulsory detention and treatment of people with mental health problems in England and Wales. All healthcare and social care workers need to know how the Mental Health Act affects their work.

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 Health Act eLearning course should be completed by those who deal with people who are sectioned under the Mental Health Act. This includes:

• Registered nurses
  • Registered general nurses,
  • Mental health nurses,
  • Learning disability nurses,
  • Locum/agency nurses.
• Medical doctors
  • Psychiatrists,
  • Hospital doctors,
  • General Practitioners,
  • Locum doctors.
• Healthcare Assistants
• Allied Health Professionals
• Unpaid and voluntary staff working in NHS, the private sector and charities. 

This online Mental Health Act training is also relevant for health and social care support workers, including charities, nursing and residential home staff. Those who work in security services, such as police officers, will also benefit from our Mental Health Act e-learning course.

What is covered in this course?

This online Mental Health Act training course covers the following:

• Introduction into the Mental Health Act,
• The critical aspects of the Mental Health Act,
• Overview of the 2007 amendments to the Mental Health Act,
• Four steps of the pathway through compulsion,
• Putting the law into practice,
• Implications of the key aspects of the act,
• Broadening professional roles under the Mental Health Act,
• Advocacy services,
• Electroconvulsive therapy guidance,
• Supervised community treatment,
• Mental health tribunals,
• The Code of Practice,
• Balancing the law and practice,
• The five Mental Health Act guiding principles,
• Multi-disciplinary approach,
• Modernising the Mental Health Act, and
• Additional online learning resources and references relating to the Mental Health Act.

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Course aims and objectives

This Mental Health Act e-learning course aims to improve the learner’s awareness of the current mental health legislation, Code of Practice and be able to apply them in their practice.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Mental Health Act training course, the learner will know more about the following:

• Introduction to the Mental Health Act:
  • The prevalence of mental health in the UK,
  • The primary purpose of the Mental Health Act,
  • The Code of Practice,
  • Key definitions, and 
  • Key abbreviations that are used in this course.
• The guiding principles of the Mental Health Act:
  • Nine key aspects of the Act,
  • Pathway through compulsion, and
  • The Mental Health Tribunal.
• Putting the law into practice:
  • Understanding the significance of the critical aspects,
  • Identifying the appropriate medical treatment test,
  • Recognising age-appropriate services,
  • Broadening professional roles,
  • Understanding advocacy services and supervised community treatment,
  • Understanding the process of electroconvulsive therapy,
  • Mental Health Tribunals, and
  • The Code of Practice.
• Balancing the law and practice:
  • Understanding how the Code protects the patient’s human rights, and
  • The significance of the guiding principles.
• The five guiding principles:
  • The application of the guiding principles into practice,
  • Considering all the factors,
  • Ensuring quality, and
  • Involving patients in their care.
• A multidisciplinary approach:
  • Modernising the Mental Health Act, and
  • Understanding different patient scenarios,

Why is this Mental Health Act Training course important?

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Complete 'End of Course Assessment'

After completing the end of course assessment with a passing rate of 80%, you will be able to download, save and/or print a quality assured CPD certificate.

Save or print your certificate from your device

You will be able to print or save your quality assured certificate in PDF format from your learner profile.

Posted certificate

If you require a hard copy of your certificate, this will cost £8.00. The certificate will be dispatched to you within 48 hours of completing the course.

Certificate renewal

This certificate does not have an expiration date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for the training is three years. The recommended renewal date will be indicated on your certificate.

Course accreditation

All our eLearning courses and training programmes are externally peer-reviewed and approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). These courses comply with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Our CPD certificates are recognised internationally and can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

Career path

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).

Is there an end of course assessment?

Yes, there is an end of course assessment. After completing the learning materials, you will be redirected to the ‘End of Course Assessment’ section.

How many questions am I required to answer?

You will be asked to answer 20 questions. These questions are a combination of single and multiple choice questions, reordering answers, filling in the blanks and open answers.

What is the pass mark for this course?

To pass the end of course assessment, you must achieve a passing rate of 80% or more.

If I fail, how many times can I take the end of course assessment?

You can retake the end of course assessment as many times as required.

Do I get charged for reattempting the end of course assessment?

No. There will be no extra charges for reattempting the end of course assessment.

Do I get a certificate once I have passed the course?

Yes, you can download a digital CPD certificate in PDF format after completing the end of course assessment. You can save or print your certificate from your learner profile.

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How do I book this course?

To enrol on this e-learning course, please add the course to your basket. From there, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to complete your booking.

What if I am booking the course for someone else?

If you are booking the course for someone else, please state their name(s) in the 'notes' section of the basket. You will be able to enrol the course to the learner from your profile.

How do I access my learning materials?

Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive a booking confirmation email with a receipt. Immediately after purchase, you will receive an email with further instructions and unique login credentials to access your learner account. Next, you will need to follow the instructions and login to your learner account.

How does the course work?

Our courses are divided into six units. You can either read or listen to the course materials. At the end of each unit is a 'knowledge check' section. This section helps the learners remember what they have learnt.

Do I need a computer to complete this course?

Our online training courses can be completed on your desktop computer/Mac, laptop, tablet or mobile device. These online courses are easily accessible as long as there is an internet connection.

How long does it take to complete this course?

These online training courses are self-paced. Therefore, learners have full control and flexibility on when they wish to complete the material.

What is the deadline to complete this course?

There is no deadline for completion. The course will expire from a learner's account after 365 days, whether it has been accessed or not.

Do I complete the end of course assessment online?

Yes. All end of course assessments are completed online.

What is the passing rate for this course?

Learners are required to achieve a passing rate of 80% or more to complete the course and gain a CPD certificate.

When will I get my certificate?

To obtain your certificate, you need to complete the end of course assessment first. A passing rate of 80% or more is required to gain a CPD certificate.

Where will I find my certificate?

Obtained certificates can be downloaded from the learner's profile page.

What is your refund policy?

We want you to be completely satisfied with your training. Thus, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied.

To request a refund, you should email our Support Team with your receipt stating why you would like to be refunded. Any courses that have been completed and those with certificates will not be valid for a refund.

Will I be able to access learning materials on multiple devices, such as tablets and mobile phones?

Yes, you can access the learning materials from any electronic device that has an internet connection. However, we recommend that you use a desktop or laptop device for the best learning experience. These online courses can also be taken on tablet and mobile devices, such as iPads, iPhone and Android mobile phones.

Is a specific internet web browser recommended to complete this course?

For the best possible experience, we recommend that learners use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 or Firefox. Please ensure no updates are pending on your browser.

How long do learners have to complete a course?

There is no estimated completion time for this course. Learners can study in their own time at their speed. Learners may pause, leave and come back to the system to continue the training at any time.

How many CPD hours or CPD points is this course worth?

The CPD hours depend on how long each learner takes to complete the course materials and assessments. Each course will indicate the anticipated completion time. This gives a general indication of the CPD hours for those who are required to submit their continuing professional development hours.

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