- The scope and development of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- Human Rights Law and how it relates to mental capacity
- The principles of the Mental Capacity Act
- How the Act impacts healthcare practice
- Assessing for mental capacity
- Supporting someone to plan ahead
- Decision making under the Mental Capacity Act
- Best interest decisions
- Restraint and the Mental Capacity Act
- An introduction to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- The relationship between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act
- Mental capacity and young people aged 16 and 17
- Mental capacity and safeguarding
- Settling disputes and disagreements
- Consent, refusal and the Mental Capacity Act
Key information
- A maximum of 12 participants can be accommodated on the course to ensure quality of teaching.
- Each learner will receive a workbook which they will complete throughout the duration of the course.
- Each person will need to complete a theory assessment at the end of the course.
- Successful participation of the course and all the assessments will result in certification.
- The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Course duration:
Full-day - 7 hours
Course cost
7 hours for up to 12 participants: £399
All courses booked require a 50% deposit to secure your date, please see our terms and conditions for further details.
Any discounts will be applied at the point of invoicing.
