This course is approved by the following organisation: CPD and is the equivalent of 3 CPD units.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Overview:

This Online Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.

The Online Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards course also introduces the deprivation of liberty safeguards. These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in either a hospital or care home setting.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Target Audience

The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards E-Learning course is aimed at all health and safety individuals wishing to extend their knowledge in this area.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards E-Learning Advantages

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Duration of the course

75 minutes
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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Course Modules

Introduction
What is the Mental Capacity Act?
Assessing Capacity
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards