HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.
It also introduces the deprivation of liberty safeguards. These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in either a hospital or care home setting.
4 modules 70% pass mark
Certificate on completion
Study online, any time
E-Learning course modules
Module
Module name
Pass % required
01
Introduction
70%
02
What is the Mental Capacity Act?
70%
03
Assessing Capacity
70%
04
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
70%
Recommended system requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
- Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1 Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
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