Course Overview:
This half-day awareness course provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Designed for health and social care professionals, this session ensures that attendees understand their legal responsibilities when supporting individuals who may lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Recognise how to assess capacity and support decision-making
- Know what an IMCA is
- Have some knowledge of LPA’s and Advanced Decisions
- Understand what constitutes a deprivation of liberty
- Gain awareness of the DoLS process and legal framework
- Reflect on real-life scenarios and best practice
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for care staff, support workers, nurses, and other professionals working in health and social care settings who require an understanding of MCA and DoLS.