Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS Overview:

Empower Yourself with Comprehensive Mental Health Care Knowledge
The “Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS” course is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). This training equips you with the skills to assess mental capacity, make best interest decisions, and understand the legal frameworks surrounding mental health care. Whether you’re working with individuals who lack capacity or ensuring compliance with liberty protection safeguards, this course is essential for modern care practices.

Stay Updated with Legal and Ethical Standards
This course addresses key aspects of providing care to individuals who may lack mental capacity, including confidentiality, advocacy, and treatment planning. With a focus on current legislation, including the transition from DOLS to LPS and considerations during a pandemic, it ensures that learners stay informed about the latest policies and procedures in mental health care.

Learning Outcomes of Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS:

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and its applications.
Conduct mental capacity assessments and make best interest decisions.
Navigate legal frameworks related to DOLS and LPS.
Manage confidentiality, record-keeping, and advocacy effectively.
Apply mental health care practices tailored to ethical and legal standards.

Who is This Course For?

Health and social care professionals.
Care home managers and supervisors.
Support workers and caregivers.
Legal and compliance officers in healthcare.
Anyone working with individuals requiring mental health care.

Certification of Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS:

Enhance your profile with a CPD-accredited certificate, available for an additional cost after course completion.

Requirements:

This course does not have academic entry requirements and is open to students of all backgrounds.

Career Paths:

After successfully completing this Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS course, you can enhance your career prospects in various fields:

Mental Health Support Worker: £20,000–£30,000/year
Care Home Manager: £35,000–£50,000/year
Mental Health Advocate: £28,000–£45,000/year
Compliance Officer in Healthcare: £30,000–£55,000/year
Mental Health Trainer: £35,000–£60,000/year

And Many More!

Course Curriculum

Mental Health Care Training – MCA & DOLS
	Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act	00:17:00
	Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity	00:16:00
	Module 03: Best Interest Decision Making	00:23:00
	Module 04: Advocacy and Advance Planning	00:17:00
	Module 05: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity	00:16:00
	Module 06: Confidentiality and Record Keeping	00:13:00
	Module 07: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005	00:12:00
	Module 08: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures	00:17:00
	Module 09: DOLS to LPS	00:19:00
	Module 10: Authorised Deprivation	00:22:00
	Module 11: Legal Background to DOLS	00:16:00
	Module 12: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic	00:20:00
	Module 13: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)	00:25:00