Mental Health Safeguarding Level 3 Online Training

The Mental Health Safeguarding Level 3 online training provides essential knowledge for professionals. This course ensures learners understand safeguarding principles, mental capacity, and legal frameworks. It covers mental health awareness, abuse prevention, and legal responsibilities for care providers. Learners gain practical skills in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, promoting safety and dignity. The course includes modules on confidentiality, record-keeping, and advocacy, enabling effective care decisions. Designed for a worldwide audience, this training equips professionals to protect vulnerable adults and children from abuse.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand mental capacity principles and related legal frameworks confidently.
2. Conduct accurate assessments of mental capacity in diverse situations.
3. Make best interest decisions following legislation and ethical guidelines.
4. Advocate for individuals using advance planning and support strategies.
5. Apply safeguarding measures effectively to prevent abuse and harm.
6. Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping in mental health care.

Course Link : Mental Health Safeguarding Level 3 Online Training

Course Curriculum:

Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act

• Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Explore how mental capacity affects decision-making in care settings.

Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity

• Learn techniques for assessing mental capacity accurately.
• Identify factors affecting decision-making abilities in individuals.

Module 03: Best Interest Decision Making

• Apply best interest principles when supporting someone unable to decide.
• Consider legal, ethical, and personal factors in decision-making.

Module 04: Advocacy and Advance Planning

• Support individuals in expressing their wishes and preferences.
• Understand the role of advance care planning in safeguarding.

Module 05: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity

• Learn safe practices for providing care when capacity is lacking.
• Explore balancing autonomy with legal responsibilities in care provision.

Module 06: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping

• Understand the importance of accurate, secure record-keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality while sharing essential information appropriately.

Module 07: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005

• Identify the responsibilities of public bodies under the MCA.
• Explore how services are structured to protect vulnerable individuals.

Module 08: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures

• Examine the relationship between safeguarding policies and mental capacity legislation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and national care procedures.

Module 09: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

• Understand DOLS and its importance in protecting vulnerable adults.
• Learn how to apply DOLS appropriately in care settings.

Module 10: Authorised Deprivation

• Explore the legal process for authorising deprivation of liberty.
• Understand safeguards to prevent misuse or abuse.

Module 11: Legal Background to DOLS

• Study the historical and legal context of DOLS.
• Understand rights and protections for individuals under deprivation orders.

Module 12: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic

• Learn how emergencies affect DOLS and mental capacity decisions.
• Explore safeguards for care provision during health crises.

Module 13: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

• Understand the transition from DOLS to LPS and new protections.
• Apply LPS principles in safeguarding vulnerable adults effectively.

Module 14: Safeguarding & Types of Abuse

• Identify physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse types.
• Learn how to recognise and report abuse in care settings.

Module 15: Abuse, Response & Reduction

• Understand strategies to respond to abuse incidents responsibly.
• Explore proactive measures to reduce abuse risks effectively.

Module 16: Mental Health Awareness

• Gain awareness of common mental health conditions and signs.
• Learn to support mental wellbeing in individuals and communities.

Module 17: Relationships in Mental Health

• Examine the impact of relationships on mental health outcomes.
• Promote positive interactions and support networks for individuals.

Module 18: Mental Health Conditions & Issues

• Explore symptoms, causes, and management of mental health conditions.
• Learn to recognise early signs of mental health challenges.

Module 19: Supporting Others

• Develop practical skills for supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Encourage empowerment, dignity, and resilience in care recipients.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.