This course will provide the learner with an understanding of the legislation and responsibilities surrounding the Mental Capacity Act. 

By the end of the course, learners will be able to recognise how a person could lack capacity, be aware of the decisions that cannot be made on behalf of another individual and be able to differentiate between a lawful and unlawful deprivation of liberty.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

SKU: CSEC172

£12.00

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83 minutes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the key points of the Mental Capacity Act, relating particularly to a lack of capacity

Explain the meaning of the term 'deprivation of liberty' and why it might be necessary to deprive an individual of their liberty

Describe the roles of key organisations and people in the protection of vulnerable adults and the authorisation of a DoLS

Review the DoLS authorisation process, including ongoing monitoring and reviews

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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