Mental Health Care Diploma Level 5 - MCA and DOLS

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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The Mental Health Care Diploma Level 5 – MCA and DOLS course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the UK’s mental health landscape, focusing on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). With mental health care becoming increasingly vital across healthcare and support services, this course explores legal duties, ethical considerations, and structured support planning for individuals who may lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.

Whether you work in care, support, or healthcare settings, this course covers essential knowledge on mental health care and its legal frameworks. From understanding mental capacity assessments to interpreting lawful deprivation procedures, it ensures you grasp the foundations required to support individuals safely and respectfully. This mental health care course also includes insight into professional responsibilities, safeguarding, and informed decision-making. It’s structured for online learning and allows you to develop your understanding of mental health care from wherever you are.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the Mental Capacity Act and its guiding principles.
• Identify when and how DOLS should be applied legally.
• Recognise the signs of mental capacity limitations and needs.
• Learn ethical approaches in person-centred mental health care.
• Explore responsibilities in supporting those with impaired capacity.

Who is this course for?

• Care workers supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Health professionals needing legal knowledge in mental health care.
• Social care staff working with vulnerable or dependent adults.
• Safeguarding officers responsible for care decisions and reporting.
• Anyone aiming to understand mental health care and UK law.

Career Path & Average Salaries in the UK

• Mental Health Support Worker – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
• Mental Health Care Coordinator – £27,000 to £36,000 per year
• Social Worker (Mental Health) – £32,000 to £42,000 per year
• DOLS Assessor – £38,000 to £45,000 per year
• Mental Health Advocate – £25,000 to £35,000 per year
• Health and Social Care Trainer – £30,000 to £40,000 per year