Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS

Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS course provides a understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), essential for those working in healthcare and social care settings.

MCA ensures individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions are supported and protected, while DoLS safeguards those who may be deprived of their liberty in care settings.

This course covers everything from assessment of mental capacity to the recent transition to Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). You’ll learn the principles and legalities behind these frameworks and how to apply them to support vulnerable individuals effectively.

What You Will Learn form this Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS Course

• Understand key principles of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Assess mental capacity in practice.
• Make best interest decisions in care situations.
• Learn the role of advocacy and advance planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and record-keeping according to MCA.
• Navigate the legal processes of MCA and DoLS.
• Understand the link between MCA, DoLS, and other legislation.
• Learn about Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and their role.
• Recognise how to protect individuals’ rights under MCA and DoLS.

Key Features of the Course

• Get a year long access to the course
• Recognised qualification upon course completion.
• Flexible learning from anywhere, at any time.
• Affordable, engaging e-learning materials.
• Study at your own pace on a tablet, PC, or smartphone.
• Dedicated online tutor support.

Career Path

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, social workers, care providers, and anyone involved in mental health care. Upon completion, you can advance to roles such as:

• Mental Health Care Assistant
• Social Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Safeguarding Officer
• Care Manager
• Compliance Officer in Health and Social Care

CPD Certificate from LIBM

Upon successful completion of your course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from LIBM.

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