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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards
A focused course explaining the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, covering who they affect, how capacity is assessed and how liberty deprivation is lawfully authorised in care settings
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Course Details
- Duration: 1 hr 15 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course is relevant to anyone working with or supporting individuals who may lack capacity to make certain decisions, including:
- Care home and domiciliary care staff supporting adults who may lack capacity
- Hospital and healthcare workers involved in treatment or care decisions
- Managers and support staff responsible for ensuring fair and lawful treatment of service users
Course Content
The course is divided into four modules, each requiring a pass mark of 70%:
- Introduction — Sets out the purpose and scope of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- What is the Mental Capacity Act? — Explains who the act affects and when it applies in practice.
- Assessing Capacity — Covers how to assess whether a person has the capacity to make a given decision.
- The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards — Introduces the framework for approving deprivation of liberty for those who lack capacity to consent to care or treatment.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course cover both the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
Yes, the course covers the Mental Capacity Act in detail before introducing the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how they apply in hospital or care home settings.
Is there a pass mark for each module
Yes, each of the four modules requires a pass mark of 70%.
