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Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS
Mental ability and circumstances influence decisions but those who lack mental capacity require support to make choices. This course examines the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how to deal with individuals who lack this ability. You will also learn how to apply this act during a pandemic. This course is for you if you work in the mental health care sector and want to learn more about MCA and DoLS.
Mental Health Care: MCA and DoLS
Understand the UK’s Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards with this free online course.
Mental ability and circumstances influence decisions but those who lack mental capacity require support to make choices. This course examines the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and how to deal with individuals who lack this ability. You will also learn how to apply this act during a pandemic. This course is for you if you work in the mental health care sector and want to learn more about MCA and DoLS.
Mental Health Care
In this module, we will explore the Mental capacity Act, its code of practice, and its basic principles. You will also study how to make best interest decisions and the role of an independent mental capacity advocate. Additionally, you will learn about the deprivation of liberty safeguards and how they differ from the liberty protection safeguards.
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